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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Informatics and Analytics
About
THIS COURSE IN ITSELF IS NOT AVAILABLE TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BECAUSE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CAN ENROL IN PROGRAMS WITH DURATION OF MINIMUM 1 YEAR.
Health Informatics and Analytics is an interdisciplinary field that integrates healthcare, information technology, and artificial intelligence. IMU’s programme is designed to cultivate the next generation of researchers and practitioners who will drive innovation and transformation in healthcare. Students will develop the expertise to enhance patient care through advanced digital solutions, guided by a diverse team of experts spanning computing and health-related disciplines.
IMU provides students with a direct pathway to prestigious postgraduate programmes, including the Master of Science in Digital Health Systems at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, and the Doctor of Health Informatics programme at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. The programme equips students with a strong foundation in health informatics and analytics, enabling them to apply key principles in real-world healthcare settings. Students will also gain an understanding of the value of health information, the integration of health information systems, and the role of information-related technologies in modern healthcare delivery.
Designed to accommodate working professionals, the programme incorporates a blended learning approach, allowing students to balance their studies with work, family, and other commitments. The curriculum is meticulously structured to align with industry expectations in health informatics and analytics. Participants will gain practical experience working in diverse, multidisciplinary healthcare environments and related industries, while also developing essential communication and implementation skills.
IMU embeds students within a collaborative and interdisciplinary ecosystem, integrating expertise from highly experienced faculty members and industry leaders. Guest lecturers from the healthcare and IT sectors provide valuable industry insights, creating a rich training environment for the next generation of health IT specialists and data scientists.
Part-time study mode duration: 1 - 4 years
Key facts
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Intakes | September |
| Tuition (Local students) | B$ 6,631 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | B$ 0 |
Subjects
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Computer Science, IT
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Health and Medicine
Duration
6 months
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | B$ 6,631 | B$ 0 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | B$ 0 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | B$ 6,631 | B$ 0 |
| Estimated cost per year | B$ 6,631 | B$ 0 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | B$ 45-B$ 90 |
| Registration Fee | B$ 90-B$ 391 |
| Caution Deposit (refundable) | B$ 301-B$ 904 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | B$ 150-B$ 286 |
| Registration Fee | B$ 301-B$ 1,024 |
| Caution Deposit (refundable) | B$ 301-B$ 904 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
- A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment
- A Bachelor’s degree in Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that are equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields; or
- A Bachelor’s degree in Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to appropriate prerequisite courses;
Additional Criteria:
- Students without statistical background must take “Statistics Thinking for Health Analytics” (Semester 1)
- Students without computing background must take “Introduction to Computer Science and Programming” (Semester 1)
English Proficiency Requirements:
For Malaysian Students
Not applicable
For International Students
- IELTS : Band score 5.5; or
- TOEFL (iBT) : Overall score of 46; or
- Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) : Overall score of 160; or
- Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) : Overall score of 160; or
- Cambridge Linguaskill : Overall score of 160; or
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 51;
The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:
- International students from countries in which English is the first language.
- International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.
Curriculum
- Health Systems & Informatics
- Health Data Collection & Preparation
- Health Data Analytics
- Health Data Management
- Elective
List of Elective Modules:
- Special Electives
- Statistics Thinking for Health Analytics (Compulsory for non-statistical background)
- Introduction to Computer Science & Programming (Compulsory for non-computing background)
- Management Electives
- Entrepreneurial Marketing
- Healthcare Strategic Management
- Healthcare Operations Management
- Digital Health Electives
- Digital Transformation