Bachelor in Health Informatics (Proposed)

Intersection of Healthcare and Information Technology

4 Years

128 Credit Hours

Kathmandu University Degree

Program Overview

The Bachelor in Health Informatics program combines healthcare knowledge with information technology to improve patient care, healthcare systems, and medical research outcomes. Students gain expertise in health information systems, electronic health records, healthcare data analytics, and medical terminology while developing strong IT skills to address the unique challenges of the healthcare industry. The program includes clinical practicums, where students apply their knowledge in healthcare settings, working alongside healthcare professionals to implement and optimize health information systems.

Program Highlights

1
Interdisciplinary healthcare IT curriculum
2
Clinical practicums in healthcare settings
3
Healthcare data analytics focus
4
Industry partnerships with hospitals
5
Kathmandu University certification

Curriculum

Semester One

Python Programming
Professional Communication
Calculus and Linear Algebra
Introduction to Public Health
Principle of Health Information System
Spectrum of Digital Health

Semester Two

Application Development Framework
Epidemiology
Terminology in Health Informatics
Bioinformatics
Technology-Enhanced Nursing Care
Health Quality Improvement and Safety

Semester Three

Pharmaco-Informatics
Planetary Health
Basics of Radiology
Biostatistics
Tele Health Care and Technology
Project Management

Semester Four

Health-Care Database System
Network And System Administration
Population Dynamics and Geographic Information System
Inferential Statistics
Anthropology
Health Informatics Project I

Semester Five

Health Data Policies and Governances
Digital Health Platform
Research Methodology
Elective I
Health Data Inter-Operability

Semester Six

Health Economics
Health Data Analytics
Intelligent Health
Elective II
Software Engineering
Health Informatics Projects II

Semester Seven

Health Care Management System
Medical Image Processing
Psychology of Health and Illness
Elective III
Disease Surveillance and Monitoring

Semester Eight

Internship/Capstone Project
Seminar

Career Opportunities

Health Informatics Specialist

Design, implement, and manage health information systems that support patient care, research, and healthcare administration.

Clinical Data Analyst

Analyze clinical data to improve healthcare outcomes, identify trends, and support evidence-based medical practices.

Healthcare IT Project Manager

Lead healthcare IT implementation projects, ensuring they meet clinical needs, stay within budget, and complete on schedule.

Electronic Health Record Specialist

Implement, customize, and optimize electronic health record systems for hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers.

Telemedicine Coordinator

Manage telemedicine programs that connect patients with healthcare providers remotely, improving access to care.

Healthcare Software Developer

Develop specialized software applications for healthcare providers, with a deep understanding of clinical workflows and requirements.

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