Course Summary
This course is aimed at postgraduate students who wish to enhance their knowledge, competencies, attitudes, and skills within the context of digital health and health care systems. This course will enable graduates to function efficiently as healthcare leaders and innovators within a digitally enabled healthcare environment.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor of Science (Level 8) or equivalent qualification is required for entry to this programme. In line with TUS Guidelines, students prior learning may also be recognised including: prior experiential (non-certified) and accredited (certified) learning. TUS Quality Assurance policies and procedures governing recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be applied to enable applicants with a non-classified award or a pre-Bachelors award, to progress to postgraduate studies where applicable, adhering to standard RPL application criteria set by TUS. Applicants gaining admission using APEL are required to provide the submittal of documentary evidence to support his/her application in line with TUS requirements.
International Students
Hold a Honours Degree with related field of studies (Level 8) with 60% average. In line with admission policies, non-native English speakers are required to have an IELTS level of 6.5 or equivalent examination with no band less than 6.0.
Applicants applying for entry to this postgraduate programme should supply the following information directly to the International Office for programmes commencing in September.
Apply via the online application process
Detailed curriculum vitae.
Certified transcripts of examination results and English language translations of qualifications not issued in English.
Evidence of ability to follow classes in English which satisfy TUS Minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Letter of recommendation from appropriate Head of School or lecturer at home institution.
Application Details
Course Commencement Date: September
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Career Progression
Graduates of this Postgraduate Certificate with GPA greater than 50% can progress to PG Dip/MSc in Digital Health. Following this they may progress on to a programme of Doctoral studies in the digital or health space.
Career Opportunities
Attainment of a Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Health in today’s health care environment provides national and international recognition and eligibility to apply for higher level clinical/non-clinical, educational, leadership/management roles within healthcare organisations which are increasingly identifying job specifications with essential or desirable characteristics for the applicant to have attained a postgraduate Level 9 award. Furthermore, due to the transformational nature of digital health and its fast integration into the health system opportunities will arise for employees with these specific knowledge and skills e.g. Electronic Health Record (EHR) Application Leads, Data Analysts, informatics.