The healthcare industry relies heavily on technology and data. The concentration in Health Informatics (HIT) provides students with a foundational understanding of healthcare technologies and data management within the United States healthcare system and regulations. Topics include principles of data management, health informatics, healthcare technologies, compliance, governance and standards, telemedicine and networking. It prepares students to move into advanced careers in computer science and software by providing the necessary advanced skills and knowledge in computer systems, software, and telecommunications to effectively implement computerization processes across several industries including healthcare, manufacturing, research and development, education, finance, and other fields which require advanced computerization to remain competitive in the global economy.
Career Path
Graduate career paths includes Health Informatics Specialist, Clinical Data Analyst, Health IT Project Manager, Electronic Health Records (EHR) Analyst, Healthcare Data Scientist, Clinical Informatics Manager, Health Information Systems Developer, Medical Informatics Researcher, Health Data Privacy & Security Analyst, Public Health Informatics Officer, Biomedical Data Analyst, Healthcare Business Intelligence Analyst, Telemedicine Systems Architect, Health Analytics Consultant, Population Health Data Analyst.
Student can work up to 20 hours per week and full time during official school breaks and vacations. Post completion Optional Practical Training allows graduates to work for 12 months and STEM graduate are eligible for a 24 month extension.
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Westcliff University below;
1. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
5. CV
Westcliff University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
