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ProgramsSCSCS(PG)HTIMaster of Health Technology Innovation (2021)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2021 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2021 who elect to proceed under 2021 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2021 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2026, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2021, and are re-enrolling for 2022 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2022 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
6 | HTIN5004: Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease | |
6 | HTIN5001: Nature of Systems | |
12 | Select from Foundation Units |
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).
Year 1 - Semester 2
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
6 | HTIN5002: Quality Frameworks for Health Innovation | |
6 | HTIN5003: Health Technology Evaluation Note: This unit is available in Semester 2 Block Mode only. | |
List | 12 | Select from Foundation Units Project Units |
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).
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.
Year 2 - Semester 1
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
List | 24 | Select from Specialist Units Project Units |
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.
Year 2 - Semester 2
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
List | 24 | Select from Specialist Units Project Units |
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).
Requirements for this Pathway
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 12 | HTIN6030: Health Technology Innovation Thesis A |
Core | 12 | HTIN6032: Health Technology Innovation Thesis B |
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.
Health Technology Innovation Capstone Project
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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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
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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. |
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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
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12 |
HTIN6030: Health Technology Innovation Thesis A |
Core
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12 |
HTIN6032: Health Technology Innovation Thesis B |
View complete Program Structure |
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.
Block 1 - Foundation Units (Max CP: 24)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
BETH5102 | Philosophy of Medicine | 6 |
Semester 1
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BMET5951 | Fundamentals of Neuromodulation [not running in 2020] | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5310 | Principles of Data Science | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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COMP9007 | Algorithms [not running this year] | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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S1 Intensive
S1 Intensive
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COMP9103 | Software Development in Java [not running this year] | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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COMP9110 | System Analysis and Modelling | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP9120 | Database Management Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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COMP9121 | Design of Networks & Distributed Systems | 6 |
Semester 2
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GLOH5101 | Foundations of Global Health | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 1 Online
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INFO9003 | Information Technology for Health Professionals | 6 |
Semester 2 Block Mode
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MRTY5132 | Medical image perception | 6 |
Semester 1
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PUBH5018 | Introductory Biostatistics | 6 |
Semester 1
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QUAL5002 | Qualitative Methodologies & Study Design | 6 |
Int May
105 - Int May
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Note:
Students should note that COMP9007 is not running in 2021; COMP9123 is the replacement. Please log your enrolment in COMP9123 through https://bit.ly/36ULV0y
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
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Semester 2
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HTIN5002 | Quality Frameworks for Health Innovation | 6 |
Semester 2 Block Mode
Semester 2 Block Mode runs concurrently with normal Semester 2 using intensive block teaching sessions rather than weekly classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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HTIN5003 | Health Technology Evaluation | 6 |
Semester 2b
Semester 2b
Semester 2 Block Mode
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HTIN5004 | Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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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 |
BETH5202 | Human and Animal Research Ethics | 6 |
Semester 2
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BETH5203 | Ethics and Public Health | 6 |
Semester 2
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BMET5921 | Biomedical Engineering Technology 2 | 6 |
Semester 2
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BMET9961 | Biomaterials | 6 |
Semester 2
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BMET9971 | Tissue Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
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CLTR5001 | Trial Design and Methods | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5046 | Natural Language Processing | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5048 | Visual Analytics | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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COMP5206 | Information Technologies and Systems | 6 |
Semester 2
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COMP5216 | Mobile Computing | 6 |
Semester 2
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COMP5318 | Machine Learning and Data Mining | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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COMP5349 | Cloud Computing | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5424 | Information Technology in Biomedicine | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5427 | Usability Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5456 | Introduction to Bioinformatics [not running] | 6 |
Semester 2
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DATA5207 | Data Analysis in the Social Sciences | 6 |
Semester 1
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Int December
112 - Int December
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ELEC5622 | Signals, Software and Health | 6 |
Semester 2
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GLOH5135 | Global Health Systems and Delivery | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 1 Online
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GLOH5201 | Global Qualitative Health Research | 6 |
Semester 2 Online
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Semester 2 Block Mode
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HSBH5003 | eHealth for Health Professional | 6 |
Semester 1
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HTIN5005 | Applied Healthcare Data Science | 6 |
Semester 2
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INFO5306 | Enterprise Healthcare Information Systems | 6 |
Semester 2
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INFO5992 | Understanding IT Innovations | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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ISYS5050 | Knowledge Management Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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MRTY5133 | Medical image optimisation | 6 |
Semester 2
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NURS5070 | Creating a Culture of Safety and Quality | 6 |
Semester 2
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PUBH5010 | Epidemiology Methods and Uses | 6 |
Semester 1
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PUBH5224 | Advanced Epidemiology | 6 |
Semester 2
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PUBH5422 | Health and Risk Communication | 6 |
Semester 2
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PUBH5500 | Advanced Qualitative Health Research | 6 |
Semester 1
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QUAL5002 | Qualitative Methodologies & Study Design | 6 |
Int May
105 - Int May
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STAT5002 | Introduction to Statistics | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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STAT5003 | Computational Statistical Methods | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Note:
Candidates for the Master of Health Technology Innovation must complete a minimum of 24 credit points from the listed Specialist units of study.
Please note: some units may require Special Permission for enrolment.
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
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Semester 2
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HTIN6012 | Health Technology Innovation Capstone B | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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HTIN6020 | Health Technology Innovation Capstone | 12 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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HTIN6030 | Health Technology Innovation Thesis A | 12 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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HTIN6032 | Health Technology Innovation Thesis B | 12 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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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.
Course: | Master of Health Technology Innovation (2021) |
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 |
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. For further details of course rules, see the Faculty Handbook at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks |