Course overview
This course is delivered by Swansea University in the UK, exclusively through
Active Synchronous Distance Learning (ASDL), for students studying in India.
The MSc in Health Informatics Active Synchronous Distance Learning (ASDL) is allied
with the MSc in Health Informatics at Swansea University, which was established in
2001 and has an international reputation for excellence. It is an intensive two year
part time course designed exclusively for healthcare professionals and those who want
to increase their knowledge and skills in health informatics, and graduates preparing
for a career in health informatics.
The distance learning programme will be delivered by Swansea University Medical
School’s health informatics teaching team through videoconferencing facilities located
in St. John’s Research Institute, Bangalore* which will provide active synchronous
learning, giving the ‘real-time’ experience of studying in the lecture rooms right
alongside students at Swansea University in the UK.
The distance learning programme uses state-of-the-art technologies and has a strong
focus on practical experience in the classroom. It is strongly linked with National
Health Service organisations and industry within the Life Science sector in the UK.
Students successfully completing the Active Synchronous Distance Learning course and
online assessments will be awarded a Swansea University’s MSc degree in Health
Informatics.
*This course will be delivered simultaneously to an interactive class room at Swansea University in the UK and all students are required to
participate. Using video conferencing facilities allows live interaction between health informatics students studying at Swansea with students
studying in India, and enhances the learning experience for both cohorts.
The Active Synchronous Distance Learning (ASDL) classes will be organized at SJRI for 3 weeks in a year for the MSc Health Informatics students. The Students admitted will need to be physically present for these sessions for an enhanced interactive experience with the Swansea University faculty and other students. The sessions will be organized in a designated digital classroom at SJRI, which has been approved by the Swansea University.
To minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19, SJRI has implemented various safety measures on campus. These include:
- Providing a large well-ventilated classroom, with adequate physical distancing ensuring at least two to three meter physical separation between students.
- Ensuring a maximum of five students per classroom.
- Frequent disinfection procedures of common areas and touch points such as door and door handles, floors, seats, toilets or any other equipment at the classroom.
- Mandatory temperature checks and screening, twice a day.
- Mandatory use of face masks or face coverings at all times on campus.
- Mandatory use of hand sanitizers before entry into classrooms.
- Minimize the use of paper documents during the course and encourage digital applications.
- Availability of an immediate quarantine zone, if individuals develop symptoms when in campus.
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COVID-19 screening and testing facilities have been setup as per Govt. of India norms on campus.
All other guidelines that may be announced from time-to-time and stipulated by the Central and State Governments in India will apply to St. John’s Research Institute.
The Swansea University’s MSc in Health Informatics delivered
through Active Synchronous Distance Learning in India, is a
180 credits postgraduate, UK postgraduate taught master’s
programme.
The duration of the distance learning programme is two years
part time with minimum attendance requirements for the
Active Synchronous Distance Learning sessions and the course
runs from September to September each academic year. The
course aims to increase knowledge in the domain, to help
shape a career path in health informatics, whilst equipping
those who want to become a professional health informatician
with enhanced skills.
Students must complete 6 modules (5 core and 1 further core
module from a choice of two) to earn a minimum of 120
credits in total in Part One and produce a dissertation on a
relevant health informatics topic in Part Two (60 credits) to
graduate.
Students are required to attend the Active Synchronous
Distance Learning sessions facilitated through the Division
of Medical Informatics, SJRI in Bangalore for 1 week (5
consecutive days) for each module in Part One. This will
be augmented by preparatory and reflective material
supplied via the course website before and after the module.
Attendance during Part Two is negotiated with the nominated
supervisor (and will be facilitated remotely).
The core modules and the dissertation are compulsory, and must be completed when undertaking the programme. Each module
develops students’ research skills in relation to the topics covered.
Module Code |
Module Name |
Credits |
Date |
Year One*
|
PMIM101 |
Health Informatics in Context |
20 |
October 2021 |
PMIM201 |
Communications and Coding |
20 |
December 2021 |
PMIM301 |
Using Secondary Health Data |
20 |
February 2022 |
*At the end of YEAR ONE, students are expected to complete a Review of the Literature which relates to their chosen dissertation topic.
|
Year Two**
|
PMIM401 |
Systems and Technologies |
20 |
November 2022 |
PMIM501 |
Knowledge Management |
20 |
January 2023 |
PMIM601 |
Health Informatics Research |
20 |
March 2023 |
** At the end of YEAR TWO, students are expected to complete a publication ready paper which relates to their chosen dissertation, as well as delivering an oral presentation to a small panel of academics. This will be based on the following module:
|
YEAR TWO DISSERTATION
|
PMIM701 |
Health Informatics Research Dissertation (This is a period of intense self-directed study and starts at the end of the taught modules in 2022 and finishes in 2023) |
60 |
2022 - 2023 |
TOTAL CREDITS = 180
|
This Active Synchronous Distance Learning course is
suitable for current informaticians, those working in the
health and healthcare sector, and graduates preparing
for a career in health informatics.
Applicants from non-graduates with domain experience
are welcome but must be working at a senior level.
Job profiles include but are not restricted to:
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Health professionals operating within all branches of health care including medicine, surgery, dentistry, midwifery,
pharmacy, psychology, nursing, physiotherapists, community health, pharmacists and allied health professionals (Laboratory,
Perfusion and Radiographic Technician).
- Ayurvedic professionals
- Health information technologists
- Clinical information managers
- System developers
- Dietician and nutritionists
- Occupational therapists
- Medico Social workers, health economists and biostatisticians
- Biomedical engineers
- Hospital managers and administrators
- Health data analysts
- Health researchers
Swansea University’s two year part time MSc in
Health Informatics ASDL will accept up to 10
students per intake.
£8,588.00 per course (for two years)
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Only Indian nationals can apply to study Swansea University’s two-year MSc in Health Informatics ASDL. Foreign nationals or
non-resident Indians can apply directly to Swansea University to study the MSc in
Health Informatics course at Swansea University, UK.
- A good general understanding of what health informatics is, and experience in the field is preferred.
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Admission to this course is normally on the basis of UK Honours Degree Grade 2:2 or above or an equivalent qualification (i.e.
Bachelor’s degree 50% and above in India) for overseas applicants. Undergraduates of any of the following cognate disciplines
should consider applying for this course:
- Healthcare Professionals / Management / Technology
- Health Information / Data Management
- Medical / Clinical Records / Clinical Coding
- ICT and Computer / Health / Social / Sports Science
- Health Economics
- Nursing / Social Work / Care
- Business Administration / Management and Statistical Analysis
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Non-graduates are also welcomed to apply. All applications are considered on individual merit, taking into account of any
relevant work experience. Should you have qualifications below the required minimum or lack a suitable first degree, please
feel encouraged to submit an application if you have at least two years of experience in health informatics or related fields, at
a senior level and can demonstrate this within your application.
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Applicants who are not first-language English speakers must provide one of the following qualifications:
IELTS Academic: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each part), or have obtained 75% and above for All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard 12) from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) or Indian School Certificate (ISC) from Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), within the three and a half years from graduation.
If you hold one of the approved tests or
qualifications listed above which met standard
programme requirements, but it was obtained
outside the valid period it may still be possible
to accept you if you have continued to study
or work in the medium of English since taking
the test. You will have to demonstrate that you
have maintained the level of English, and will
require to provide evidence to confirm.
If you wish to study for the Swansea University’s two
year part time MSc in Health Informatics ASDL course
and find out about your eligibility, please contact
Deputy Programme Director and Senior Lecturer in
Health Informatics at Swansea University, Judy Jenkins.
Email: j.jenkins@swansea.ac.uk
For any other enquiries about the ASDL course,
please contact Head of Marketing, Engagement &
Communication, Stephanie Lee.
Email: s.y.h.lee@swansea.ac.uk
About Swansea University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been
making a difference since 1920. The University community
thrives on exploration and discovery, and offers the right
balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an
enviable quality of life.
Swansea University Medical School
Swansea University Medical School is a UK top three Medical School which educates and trains the next generation of doctors, life scientists, health professionals, innovators, educators, researchers and leaders. The courses are built on its excellent research ranked first for the quality of its research environment and second for overall research quality in the UK.
Swansea University Medical School has an outstanding record and world renowned reputation for excellence in health informatics through an extensive tradition of health informatics teaching. It plays a vital role in the research infrastructure for Wales in the UK. It has active collaborations throughout the UK, with links across academia, industry and the National Health Services, as well as many international partnerships.
The Health Informatics programme is based within the award-winning Centre for Excellence for Health Data Research UK, awarded by the Medical Research Council and the Centre for Excellence for Innovative Administrative Data Research awarded by the Economic Social and Research Council in the UK.
About St. John’s Research Institute
St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI), is a research institution established in the year 2004 and a part of St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore. It was set up with a commitment to pursue excellence in research and to build capacities in health-related research. The mission of SJRI is to make a significant impact on Lifestyle Related Disorders, Infectious Diseases and Cancer in India through research, promotion of evidence-based health care, population health research initiatives and training.
Division of Medical Informatics
The Division of Medical Informatics (DMI) at SJRI envisages to create a Centre for Excellence in Medical Informatics, to drive healthcare innovations using healthcare IT and to improve healthcare outcomes with meaningful use of data. The DMI is also fostering training of healthcare professionals in the field of heath informatics for various certificate, undergraduate and postgraduate courses run by the Academy. The Active Synchronous Distance Learning course delivered by Swansea University Medical School, will be enabled using facilities available at the DMI, St. John’s Research Institute.
The facilities available at SJRI include classroom, laboratory space, learning facilities (physical and digital), research facilities, access to the SJRI network, library, and social and study space.
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