Graduate Certificate in Digital Health

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Digital Health will have:

• specialised knowledge on health information and its impact on the healthcare system
• knowledge of the current and potential research programs and future for health information
• specialised knowledge of principles of project management, economic and other impact assessments on the science, acquisition and application of this knowledge to health services and health organisations (translation and transfer)
• specialised knowledge of contemporary technologies, systems and applications of digital health nationally and internationally. 

This postgraduate program will combine the opportunity to study contemporary issues associated with information management in healthcare organisations with the integration of a sound understanding of the impact of digital health research, as well as the development and implementation of projects and programs relating to this critical area in both organisations and professional practice. Teaching will focus on technologies associated with health information; data and information acquisition, structure, uses and value; the ability to utilise digital health research; as well as project management skills to support managing resources and delivering initiatives in health information applications.

The program would be of interest to clinicians; health management professionals; science (information engineering); and personnel working in health corporate roles with responsibilities in health data and information.

Recommended study pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Financing Health and Social Care
• Change Management in Dynamic Healthcare Systems
• Translating Health Innovation into Practice
• Digital Health 

As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you. 

Award requirements

To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Digital Health (GCertDigitalH), a student must acquire 40 credit points as prescribed below:

• 30 credit points for the core courses; and
• 10 credit points from listed electives.

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Indicative total fee $8,000

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics applicants must hold:

• any Bachelor degree

A health-related diploma PLUS two years relevant work experience in the health or aged-care sector

A minimum of five years equivalent full-time work experience in administrative, management and leadership roles within healthcare organisations (students would be expected to have career goals to work in health-related organisations).

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP)will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University policy for exceptions to these overall requirements:

• Postgraduate Programs Admission Policy

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including:

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE.
• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training.
• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies.