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Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Master of Health Technology Innovation

Core, Specialist, Project and Foundation units of study for the Master of Health Technology Innovation and Graduate Diploma in Health Technology Innovation are shown in the following tables.
Candidates for the Master of Health Technology Innovation are required to complete 96 credit points from the units of study as follows:
1. a minimum of 24 credit points of the Core units of study
2. a minimum of 24 credit points of the Specialist units of study
3. a minimum of 12 credit points of the Project units of study
4. a maximum of 24 credit points of Foundation units of study. Candidates will be required to select units which complement their prior background and qualifications (subject to assessment by the Academic Director).
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Health Technology Innovation are required to complete 60 credit points from the units of study as follows:
1. a minimum of 12 credit points of the Core units of study
2. a minimum of 12 credit points of the Specialist units of study
3. a maximum of 12 credit points of the Foundation units of study
If a reduction in the volume of learning is given to candidates of the Graduate Diploma or the Master's degree, this is to be applied to Foundation or Specialist units of study related to your prior background and qualifications.

Core Units

Candidates for the Master of Health Technology Innovation must complete a minimum of 24 credit points from the listed Core units of study.
HTIN5001
Nature of Systems
6    A The unit is aimed at graduates and researchers who are interested in developing skills in complex systems analysis. The unit is highly interdisciplinary and as such, there is no assumed prior knowledge or course prerequisites. However, students who will benefit most from the unit will be those who are open-minded and motivated to think outside the box. The unit has been deliberately designed as a new teaching and learning experience.
Semester 1
HTIN5002
Quality Frameworks for Health Innovation
6      Semester 2
HTIN5003
Health Technology Evaluation
6      Semester 2
HTIN5004
Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease
6      Semester 1

Specialist Units

Candidates for the Master of Health Technology Innovation must complete a minimum of 24 credit points from the listed Specialist units of study.
AMME5921
Biomedical Engineering Technology 2
6    A Junior biology, junior materials science and some engineering design
N MECH3921
Semester 2
AMME9961
Biomechanics and Biomaterials
6    A AMME9901 or 6 credit points of junior biology, 6 credit points of junior chemistry, 6 credit points of junior materials science, 6 credit points of engineering design, Chemistry, biology, materials engineering, and engineering design at least at the Junior level.
N AMME5961
Semester 2
AMME9971
Applied Tissue Engineering
6    A AMME9901 or 6 credit points of junior biology, 6 credit points of junior chemistry
P AMME9901 AND AMME5921
N AMME5971


The primary teaching delivery method will be lectures. This unit of study builds on the assumed knowledge of junior and intermediate biology and thus students will already have practical hands-on biological training. The purpose of this unit of study is to elaborate the theory and latest developments of this very new field of tissue engineering, thereby building on the existing practical and theoretical knowledge base the students have in cell biology.
Semester 1
BETH5202
Human and Animal Research Ethics
6    N BETH5208


If an insufficient number of students opt to attend seminars on campus, the co-ordinator may choose to teach this Unit of Study in online mode only. Students will be contacted if this occurs.
Semester 2
BETH5203
Ethics and Public Health
6    N BETH5206
Semester 2
CLTR5001
Trial Design and Methods
6      Semester 1
COMP5046
Natural Language Processing
6    A Knowledge of an OO programming language
Semester 1
COMP5216
Mobile Computing
6    A COMP5214 OR INFO9103 - Software Development in JAVA, or similar introductory software development units
Semester 2
COMP5318
Machine Learning and Data Mining
6    A INFO9120 OR COMP5138
Semester 1
COMP5349
Cloud Computing
6    A Good programming skills, especially in Java for the practical assignment, as well as proficiency in databases and SQL. The unit is expected to be taken after introductory courses in related units such as COMP5214 OR INFO9103 Software Development in JAVA
Semester 1
COMP5424
Information Technology in Biomedicine
6      Semester 1
COMP5427
Usability Engineering
6      Semester 2
COMP5456
Introduction to Bioinformatics
6    A Some experience with basic programming (coding) in Java, C, C++ or Perl; Some proven ability in mathematical or information sciences (as evinced in the prerequisites);Some knowledge of molecular biology either through first year BIOL papers or MBLG1001.
N COMP3456

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
ELEC5622
Signals, Software and Health
6      Semester 2
HSBH5003
e-Health for Health Professionals
6      Semester 1
INFO5306
Enterprise Healthcare Information Systems
6    A The unit is expected to be taken after introductory courses in related units such as COMP5206 - Introduction to IS (or COMP5138 Relational DBMS).
Semester 2
INFO5992
Understanding IT Innovations
6    A INFO5990. Students are expected to be fluent in English and capable of participating in group discussions, and capable of producing an individually written paper of 5-9 pages (double spaced) of high quality and clarity. Although some work experience is ideal in adding value to the case discussions, allowing students to pull from their personal experiences, those students with no work experience will be expected to do appropriate research on the discussion topics in order to contribute.
N PMGT5875
Semester 1
Semester 2
ISYS5050
Knowledge Management Systems
6    A An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Good grasp of database technologies and the role of information systems in organisations.
Semester 1
MRTY5133
Medical Image Optimisation
6      Semester 2
NURS5070
Creating a Culture of Safety and Quality
6      Semester 2
PUBH5224
Advanced Epidemiology
6    P PUBH5018 and (PUBH5010 or CEPI5100)
Semester 2
PUBH5422
Health and Risk Communication
6      Semester 2
PUBH5500
Advanced Qualitative Health Research
6    N QUAL5005
Semester 1
Semester 2

Foundation Units

Students may complete a maximum of 24 credit points of the Foundation units of study. Candidates will be required to select units which complement their prior background and qualifications (subject to assessment by the Academic Director).
AMME5951
Fundamentals of Neuromodulation
6    A ELEC1103 or equivalent, (MECH2901 OR AMME9901), and (MECH3921 or AMME5921)
Semester 1
BETH5102
Philosophy of Medicine
6   

If an insufficient number of students opt to attend seminars on campus, the co-ordinator may choose to teach this Unit of Study in online mode only. Students will be contacted if this occurs.
Semester 1
COMP5206
Information Technologies and Systems
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP9007
Algorithms
6    A This unit of study assumes that students have general knowledge of mathematics (especially Discrete Math) and problem solving. Having moderate knowledge about Data structure can also help students to better understand the concepts of Algorithms will be taught in this course.
N COMP5211
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP9103
Software Development in Java
6    N COMP5214
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP9110
System Analysis and Modelling
6    A Experience with a data model as in COMP9129 or COMP9103 or INFO9220 or INFO9120 or COMP5212 or COMP5214 or COMP5028 or COMP5138
N ELEC3610 OR ELEC5743 OR INFO2110 OR INFO5001
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP9120
Database Management Systems
6    A Some exposure to programming and some familiarity with data model concepts
N INFO2120 OR INFO2820 OR INFO2005 OR INFO2905 OR COMP5138. Students who have previously studied an introductory database subject as part of their undergraduate degree should not enrol in this foundational unit, as it covers the same foundational content.
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP9121
Design of Networks and Distributed Systems
6    N COMP5116
Semester 2
INFO9003
IT for Health Professionals
6    N INFO5003
Semester 2
MRTY5132
Medical Image Perception
6      Semester 1
PUBH5010
Epidemiology Methods and Uses
6    N BSTA5011,CEPI5100
Semester 1
PUBH5018
Introductory Biostatistics
6      Semester 1
QUAL5002
Qualitative Methodologies and Study Design
6    A Basic understanding of the nature of qualitative knowledge and the processes of qualitative research.
C PUBH5500

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Departmental permission is required for students who have not completed PUBH5500.
Intensive May
Semester 1

Project Units

Candidates for the Master of Health Technology Innovation must complete a minimum of 12 credit points of Project units of study.

Health Technology Innovation Capstone Project

A candidate for the Master of Health Technology Innovation must complete 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study before taking the Health Technology Innovation Capstone Project. Candidates who do not achieve a credit average may have their eligibility for the Capstone Project subject to review by the Academic Director.
The minimum requirement for the Health Technology Innovation Capstone Project is 12 credit points. Candidates can complete either HTIN6011 and HTIN6012 (6 + 6 credit points over two semesters) or HTIN6020 (12 credit points in one semester).
HTIN6011
Health Technology Innovation Capstone A
6    N HTIN6030 or HTIN6032 or HTIN6020

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
A candidate for the Master of Health Technology Innovation who has completed 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study may take this unit. Eligible students for the Health Technology Innovation Capstone project will be required to complete both HTIN6011 (6CPS) and HTIN6012 (6 CPS), totalling 12 CPS. Eligible students of the Master of Health Technology Innovation with a Distinction average or above (after completion of 24 credit points) may choose HTIN6020, HTIN6011/HTIN6012 or HTIN6030/HTIN6032.
Semester 1
Semester 2
HTIN6012
Health Technology Innovation Capstone B
6    C HTIN6011
N HTIN6030 or HTIN6032 or HTIN6020

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
A candidate for the Master of Health Technology Innovation who has completed 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study may take this unit. Eligible students for the Health Technology Innovation Capstone project will be required to complete both HTIN6011 (6CPS) and HTIN6012 (6 CPS), totalling 12 CPS. Eligible students of the Master of Health Technology Innovation with a Distinction average or above (after completion of 24 credit points) may choose HTIN6020, HTIN6011/HTIN6012 or HTIN6030/HTIN6032.
Semester 1
Semester 2
HTIN6020
Health Technology Innovation Capstone
12    P 24cp of units
N HTIN6030 OR HTIN6032 OR HTIN6011 OR HTIN6012

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Health Technology Innovation Dissertation Project

With permission from the Dean or nominee, a candidate for the Master of Health Technology Innovation who has completed 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study with at least Distinction average marks may take Health Technology Innovation Dissertation Project units.
The minimum requirement for the Health Technology Dissertation Project is 24 credit points (HTIN6030 and HTIN6032).
HTIN6030
Health Technology Innovation Thesis A
12    N HTIN6011 or HTIN6012 or HTIN6020

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
A candidate for the Master of Health Technology Innovation who has completed 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study may take this unit. Eligible students for the Health Technology Innovation Thesis project will be required to complete both HTIN6030 (12 CPS) and HTIN6032 (12 CPS), totaling 24 CPS. Eligible students of the Master of Health Technology Innovation with a Distinction average or above (after completion of 24 credit points) may choose HTIN6020, HTIN6011/HTIN6012 or HTIN6030/HTIN6032.
Semester 1
Semester 2
HTIN6032
Health Technology Innovation Thesis B
12    C HTIN6030
N HTIN6011 or HTIN6012 or HTIN6020

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
A candidate for the Master of Health Technology Innovation who has completed 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study may take this unit. Eligible students for the Health Technology Innovation Thesis project will be required to complete both HTIN6030 (12 CPS) and HTIN6032 (12 CPS), totaling 24 CPS. Eligible students of the Master of Health Technology Innovation with a Distinction average or above (after completion of 24 credit points) may choose HTIN6020, HTIN6011/HTIN6012 or HTIN6030/HTIN6032.
Semester 1
Semester 2

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