• Health data management
• Health data analytics
• Health research

The program is designed for and should appeal to, a broad local and international target student base. Student backgrounds will include healthcare (clinical, nursing, and allied health), mathematics, statistics, and computer science. The entry criteria are:

• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline
• an undergraduate degree in a non-cognate discipline at the honours level
• an undergraduate degree in a non-cognate discipline and minimum 1 year full-time equivalent of relevant work experience
• minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent of relevant work experience

Cognate discipline is defined as a degree in one of the following disciplines:- a science allied with medicine, including:

• medicine
• nursing
• dentistry
• physiotherapy
• optometry
• biomedical/ biological science
• pharmacy
• public health
• veterinary science
• biology
• biochemistry
• statistics
• mathematical sciences
• computer science
• psychology(health)
• economics
• data science
• other (case-by-case basis)

Relevant experience is defined as:

• any (professional) position involving data acquisition, the management or handling (e.g. database manager)or
• any (professional) position involving analytics (e.g. data analyst)and*tertiary-level training, demonstrating capability in a cognate discipline
• exhibits the potential to pursue postgraduate (level 8) studies evidence requirements will be a CV and an employer-provided statement of service in relation to professional experience. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is awarded in accordance with UNSW 'Recognition of Prior Learning (Coursework Programs) Policy' and 'Recognition of Prior Learning Procedure', for both program admission and credit. Criteria for RPL for admission are detailed in the program entry requirements.