GradCertDigHlth
Credit points
40
Minimum duration
0.5 year full-time or equivalent part-time.
Approved locations
- ACU Online
EFTSL value of units : All 10cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a credit point (cp) value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
Admission requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .
International applicants must also meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
Bachelor degree in Health or Information Technology
OR
Bachelor degree in any other field of study
OR
Submit a resume alongside their formal application, demonstrating suitability for study (e.g., evidence of relevant Health or Information Technology industry experience and/or prior learning over a sustained period)
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.
Completion requirements
Breakdown of credit points required to complete the course:
Students admitted with a Bachelor degree in Health or in any other field of study or with suitable experience:
2.1 Pathway 1 (40 cp)
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Digital Health, a student must complete 40 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 20 cp from Health Units (Part A)
- 20 cp from Information Technology Units (Part B)
Students admitted with a Bachelor degree in Information Technology or with Information Technology industry experience:
2.2 Pathway 2 (40 cp)
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Digital Health, a student must complete 40 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 30 cp from Health Units (Part A)
- 10 cp from Information Technology Units (Part B)
Progression requirements
Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.
Part A : Specified Health Units
Complete 20 to 30 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLSC505 | Health Data Fundamentals | 10 | |
| HLSC506 | Strategic Management In Digital Health Service Delivery | 10 | |
| PHIL519 | Ethical Practice in Digital Health | 10 |
Part B : Specified Information Technology Units
Complete 10 to 20 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITEC610 | Python Fundamentals for Data Science | 10 | |
| ITEC613 | Introduction to Data Science and Machine Learning | 10 | |
| ITEC615 | Fundamentals of Information Technology | 10 |