The main idea of the program is adress the demand for IT professionals with an understanding of mhealth, telehealth and other electronic systems used in patient care. Students will complete the following papers: Health Information Standards,Clinical Information Systems and the Electronic Health Record, Health Analytics, Health Informatics and the Health Sector,Research Methods The final part of the programme is a one-semester applied research project, which may be in collaboration with health sector organisations and research groups at AUT.

Relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a B grade average or higher in level 7 papers; In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the requirements above but who has an appropriate combination of academic and professional experience may be considered for admission subject to completion of any relevant prerequisite papers; Proof of English proficiency