BSc. Health Information Management

BSc Health Information Management is a degree that connects health care with data and information systems. Read on to learn what the field involves, how tough it is to get a place at Public Nursing Training Colleges, and what you can do with the qualification after graduation.

What Health Information Management is about

Programmes of this kind focus on the collection, storage, analysis and protection of patient health data. You learn how medical records are organised, how health information systems work, and how data can be used to improve patient care and hospital efficiency. Typical skills you build include attention to detail, medical terminology, data entry and analysis, and basic information technology.

How competitive entry is

At Public Nursing Training Colleges, this degree is less competitive to get into compared to the same programme at University of Cape Coast and University for Development Studies, where entry is competitive. To apply, you need three electives in General Arts or Science. Because entry is less competitive here, your grades may be enough even if they are not at the top range, but you should still check whether you meet the programme's requirements.

What you can do with this degree

Graduates of Health Information Management typically go into roles that handle patient data in hospitals, clinics and health insurance companies. Common job titles include health information manager, medical records officer, health data analyst, clinical coding specialist, and health informatics officer. Some also move into health administration, policy work or insurance claims processing.