1. Overview

Course:	Master of Health Technology Innovation (2016)
CP Required:	96
Min FT Duration:	2.00 Years
Min PT Duration:	2.00 Years
Faculty/School:	Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered:	2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

2. Requirements

To qualify for the award of the Master of Health Technology Innovation a candidate must complete 96 credit points including:

(a) 24 credit points of Core units of study; and

(b) A minimum of 24 credit points of the Specialist units of study; and

(c) A minimum of 12 credit points of Project units of study; and

(d) 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).

Recognition of Prior Learning

The Master of Health Technology Innovation is a two year (96 credit point) program. 

Depending on the level and type of your previous tertiary studies in health and/or technology, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) which will shorten the length of the degree. Eligible students could save up-to 48 credit points (a reduction of up-to 2 semesters of equivalent full-time study), and complete the program within 12 months of full-time study.



- In the Master of Health Technology Innovation, credit may be granted against the Foundation Units component, up-to 24 credit points maximum.



- Students with previous postgraduate qualifications or an honours level bachelor degree, in health and/or technology disciplines, may be granted credit against other specific units of study, up to a maximum of 24 credit points.

Further information on RPL can be found at  http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/it/current_students/postgrad_coursework/rpl.shtml

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.

Dissertation

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.

Completion time

Enrolment in the Master of Health Technology Innovation may be either part-time or full-time with a maximum completion time of 6 years.

3. Semesters

Note: Note that for 2015, the first intake is expected in Semester 2. There will be no enrolments in the Master of Health Technology Innovation for Semester 1, 2015.

Candidates for the Master of Health Technology Innovation must complete 24 credit points of the Core units of study.

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).

Note: Candidates for the Master of Health Technology Innovation must complete 24 credit points of the Core units of study.

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).

The Health Technology Innovation Capstone Project Unit may be taken by students after completing 24 credit points of study, subject to school permission. Health Technology Dissertation Project units may be taken by students achieving a Distinction average (or better) result in the first 24 credit points of units of study is required.

Note: Candidates for the Master of Health Technology Innovation must complete a minimum of 24 credit points from the listed Specialist units of study.

The Health Technology Innovation Capstone project units may be taken by students after completing 24 credit points of study, subject to school permission. Health Technology Dissertation project units may be taken by students achieving a Distinction average (or better) result in the first 24 credit points of units of study is required.

Note: The tables above assume completion in 2 years with a full-time load of 24 credit points in all four semesters (total of 96 credit points).

4. Pathways

Health Technology Innovation Capstone Project

Type	CP	CP From
Core	6	HTIN6011: Health Technology Innovation Capstone A Note: HTIN6010 (12 credit points) may be taken as an alternative to complete the project in a single semester.
Core	6	HTIN6012: Health Technology Innovation Capstone B Note: HTIN6010 (12 credit points) may be taken as an alternative to complete the project in a single semester.

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

A candidate for the Master of Health Technology Innovation must complete 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study before taking any Health Technology Innovation Project units. Admission to the Project units of study is subject to availability of supervision and to the approval of the Dean or nominee.

Health Technology Innovation Dissertation Project

Type	CP	CP From
Core	12	HTIN6030: Health Technology Innovation Thesis A
Core	12	HTIN6032: Health Technology Innovation Thesis B

Note: With permission from the Dean or nominee, a candidate for the Master of Health Technology Innovation who completed 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study with at least Distinction average marks may take Dissertation Project units.

Admission to the Project units of study is subject to availability of supervision and to the approval of the Dean or nominee.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Foundation Units (Max CP: 24)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME5951	Fundamentals of Neuromodulation	6	Semester 1
BETH5102	Philosophy of Medicine	6	Semester 1
COMP5310	Principles of Data Science	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP9007	Algorithms [not running this year]	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 S1 Intensive
COMP9103	Software Development in Java [not running this year]	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP9110	System Analysis and Modelling	6	Semester 1
COMP9120	Database Management Systems	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP9121	Design of Networks & Distributed Systems	6	Semester 2
INFO9003	Information Technology for Health Professionals	6	Semester 2 Block Mode
MRTY5132	Medical image perception	6	Semester 1
PUBH5018	Introductory Biostatistics	6	Semester 1
QUAL5002	Qualitative Methodologies & Study Design	6	Int May

Note: 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).

Block 2 - Core Units (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
HTIN5001	Nature of Systems	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
HTIN5002	Quality Frameworks for Health Innovation	6	Semester 2 Block Mode
HTIN5003	Health Technology Evaluation	6	Semester 2b Semester 2 Block Mode
HTIN5004	Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: Candidates for the Master of Health Technology Innovation must complete a minimum of 24 credit points from the listed Core units of study.

Block 3 - Specialist Units (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 48)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME5921	Biomedical Engineering Technology 2	6	Semester 2
AMME9961	Biomechanics and Biomaterials	6	Semester 2
AMME9971	Applied Tissue Engineering	6	Semester 1
BETH5202	Human and Animal Research Ethics	6	Semester 2
BETH5203	Ethics and Public Health	6	Semester 2
CLTR5001	Trial Design and Methods	6	Semester 1
COMP5046	Natural Language Processing	6	Semester 1
COMP5048	Visual Analytics	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP5206	Information Technologies and Systems	6	Semester 1
COMP5216	Mobile Computing	6	Semester 2
COMP5318	Machine Learning and Data Mining	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP5349	Cloud Computing	6	Semester 1
COMP5424	Information Technology in Biomedicine	6	Semester 1
COMP5427	Usability Engineering	6	Semester 1
COMP5456	Introduction to Bioinformatics [not running]	6	Semester 2
DATA5207	Data Analysis in the Social Sciences	6	Semester 1 Int December
ELEC5622	Signals, Software and Health	6	Semester 2
HSBH5003	eHealth for Health Professional	6	Semester 1
INFO5306	Enterprise Healthcare Information Systems	6	Semester 2
INFO5992	Understanding IT Innovations	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ISYS5050	Knowledge Management Systems	6	Semester 1
MRTY5133	Medical image optimisation	6	Semester 2
NURS5070	Creating a Culture of Safety and Quality	6	Semester 2
PUBH5010	Epidemiology Methods and Uses	6	Semester 1
PUBH5224	Advanced Epidemiology	6	Semester 2
PUBH5422	Health and Risk Communication	6	Semester 2
PUBH5500	Advanced Qualitative Health Research	6	Semester 1
QUAL5002	Qualitative Methodologies & Study Design	6	Int May
STAT5002	Introduction to Statistics	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
STAT5003	Computational Statistical Methods	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: Candidates for the Master of Health Technology Innovation must complete a minimum of 24 credit points from the listed Specialist units of study.

Block 4 - Project Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 24)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
HTIN6011	Health Technology Innovation Capstone A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
HTIN6012	Health Technology Innovation Capstone B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
HTIN6020	Health Technology Innovation Capstone	12	Semester 1 Semester 2
HTIN6030	Health Technology Innovation Thesis A	12	Semester 1 Semester 2
HTIN6032	Health Technology Innovation Thesis B	12	Semester 1 Semester 2

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

A candidate for the Master of Health Technology Innovation must complete 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study before taking any Health Technology Innovation Project units. Admission to the Project units of study is subject to availability of supervision and to the approval of the Dean or nominee.

With permission from the Dean or nominee, a candidate for the Master of Health Technology Innovation who completed 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study with at least Distinction average marks may take Dissertation Project units.