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Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management)(exit only)

Approved Abbreviation: DipICT(HIM)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7164.1

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 094502M

The Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management) is available as an exit point only from 6038 - Diploma/Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management)

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.

The program is designed to provide students with the first year units included in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management) degree. It presents students with a range of units included in the first year of the corresponding degree and aims to prepare students for study beyond the first year of University study. It is delivered in a smaller, more supportive learning environment than usually found in first year undergraduate programs.

Students who successfully complete this course will articulate into the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management) degree at Western Sydney University with up to one year equivalent of advanced standing.

For more information on Western Sydney University, the College, please refer to their website.

Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
One year full-time (three terms).

Admission

This course is an exit award only

Domestic students are required to have

Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, Or

Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) Or

Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher.

Students are also assumed to have completed a Mathematics subject, equivalent to the Mathematics subject in the NSW Higher School Certificate.

Met other entry requirements such as

An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place (the ATAR will be set each year at a level below that for admission for the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management), Or

Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or

Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50% pass Or

Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general

Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement Or

Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

Course Structure

This course is an exit award only

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 100 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Students must pass the following units, including the preparatory level units for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program

Term 1 of study

700171

Tertiary Study Skills in Information and Communications Technology (WSTC Prep)

700047

Programming Design (WSTC Prep)

700146

Mathematics 2 (WSTC Prep)

700040

Principles of Professional Communication 1 (WSTC)

700258

Introduction to Health Informatics (WSTC)

Term 2 of study