Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health (GCCIDH)
Information valid for students commencing 2024
Duration
2 years part-time
Commencing 2024
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5729
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Attendance mode
External
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Medicine
Email: med.enquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 4922
Duration
This program is not available to international students
Commencing 2024
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5729
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Attendance mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below), or
- to have completed post-secondary studies, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below). Applications based on post-secondary study and work experience will be assessed individually.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Relevant disciplines include: medicine, nursing, midwifery, psychology, counselling, social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, allied health, human services, pharmacy, sports medicine and audiology. Relevant work experience means:
- work experience in a relevant discipline (see above), or
- work experience in areas such as business, commerce, economics, IT and engineering.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health?
Be part of the digital transformation in the healthcare industry with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health (GCCIDH). Experts in digital health and data analytics are in high demand globally to harness digital systems for quality improvement that benefits patients and clinicians. Complete the GCCIDH part time across four semesters studying interdisciplinary content that incorporates clinical, business, economics, ICT/digital and data elements. This qualification will support your career recognition with relevant professional health and allied health organisations.
What you can study
Foundations of Digital Health and Clinical Informatics; Digital Health in Action; Data and Analytics for Quality Improvement; Re-imagining Healthcare
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below), or
- to have completed post-secondary studies, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below). Applications based on post-secondary study and work experience will be assessed individually.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Relevant disciplines include: medicine, nursing, midwifery, psychology, counselling, social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, allied health, human services, pharmacy, sports medicine and audiology. Relevant work experience means:
- work experience in a relevant discipline (see above), or
- work experience in areas such as business, commerce, economics, IT and engineering.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health
Careers
Health Information Managers Digital Health Officer Health Technologist Healthcare data analysts and data scientist Clinical, Medical, Nursing , Pharmacy, Allied Health Information Officer Clinical Informatics EMR project roles Quality improvement roles
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Institute of Digital Health
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health
To graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
