Program Overview

Bachelor of Health Information Management

The Bachelor of Health Information Management is a three-year full-time or six-year part-time course that combines the clinical, technological, and business aspects of health to improve patient care and support the management of health systems.

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to work in the field of health information management. Students will learn how to collect, manage, and report health data to support the clinical care of patients and contribute to the management of health services.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course will have a wide range of career opportunities across the health sector, including:

• Managing comprehensive patient information
• Implementing and managing digital health systems
• Clinical coding and data management
• Working with researchers and epidemiologists to provide data related to current health issues and investigations
• Supporting health services managers with reports about demand and access to health services
• Preparing information for government agencies about the health status of populations

Course Structure

The course consists of a combination of business, information technology, and health units. Students will study the principles of medicine and healthcare, as well as methods for standardized capture and coding of health information. They will also develop skills in health informatics, management, data analytics, and clinical information about diseases and procedures.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, students must have a sound knowledge of English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C). The ATAR/selection rank threshold for this course is 70.00.

Fees

The tuition fees for this course are:

• 2026: CSP $14,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
• 2026: $41,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)

Scholarships

QUT offers various scholarships to help students with study and living costs. These include the QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic), Equity Scholarships Scheme, and International Merit Scholarship.

Research Areas

QUT has a strong research focus in the field of health information management, with research areas including:

• Health informatics
• Data analytics
• Clinical coding and data management
• Digital health systems
• Health services management

Why Choose QUT?

QUT is the only university in Queensland to offer a course in health information management. The course is accredited by the Health Information Management Association of Australia, and graduates are eligible for full membership. QUT's strong industry connections and research focus provide students with a comprehensive education and excellent career opportunities.