Program Overview
The Health Informatics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Informatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 563 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 422 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Informatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Biosignal Processing
- Business Intelligence\xa0& Data Mining
- Computer Programming for Healthcare
- Data Mining &\xa0Data Warehousing Applications
- Digital Imaging &\xa0PACS
- Epidemiology
- Epidemiological Model Building for Healthcare & Risk Management
- Intelligent Information Systems
- Knowledge Management for Clinical Applications
- Project Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A\xc2\xa0Bachelor\'s degree in either a health-related discipline,\xc2\xa0information technology, engineering or applied sciences, or the equivalent, from a recognised university and, preferably, relevant post-qualification experience in health-related services or industries.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 563 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 422 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 563 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 422 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Hong Kong Polytechnic University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a public university in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The university is one of the eight government-funded degree-granting tertiary institutions in Hong...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2017-08-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months