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Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences): Health Data Specialisation

  • Bachelor

The Health Data Specialisation equips students with skills in analysing big data, data capture, cyber security, and data visualisation, focusing on applications in public health and related disciplines. It emphasizes interpretive and decision-making skills, preparing students for roles in health data analysis and research.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Course Code
SPUC-HLTDA

About this course

Overview

The rise in digital technology and the increase in data make this an exciting time for public health and related health disciplines.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of public health experts and their use of data to understand disease and response to pandemics.

This specialisation helps you develop the skills you need for today's job market. You'll learn how to analyse big data to reveal patterns and trends, and learn about data capture, cyber security, data visualisation and how artificial intelligence and machine learning are being used in health.

You'll also grow your interpretive and decision-making skills and know how to present your results effectively to different audiences.

To study this specialisation, you will need to apply for the Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences).

What you will learn

Overview

The rise in digital technology and the increase in data make this an exciting time for public health and related health disciplines.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of public health experts and their use of data to understand disease and response to pandemics.

This specialisation helps you develop the skills you need for today's job market. You'll learn how to analyse big data to reveal patterns and trends, and learn about data capture, cyber security, data visualisation and how artificial intelligence and machine learning are being used in health.

You'll also grow your interpretive and decision-making skills and know how to present your results effectively to different audiences.

Career pathways

What jobs can the Health Data Specialisation course lead to?Careers
  • Health data analyst
  • Data management officer
  • Community development officer
  • Researcher
Industries
  • Health research
  • Local and state government
  • Non-government organisations

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How to apply

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  • Apply for Semester 1, 2025 via TISC
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