Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Health Informatics - Kingston University
Aug 13, 2008
Institution: Kingston University
Awarding Body: Kingston University
Course Overview
This course aims to equip current NHS employees with the skills to be at the forefront of the technological changes currently transforming healthcare. It will enable health service managers and staff at all levels to make effective use of the mass of clinical data made available through computerisation. The course will include a substantial work-based learning element, as students are expected to be in employment in the sector, for example with a Primary Care Trust.
Course Structure (including modules/assessment methods):
This is an indicative list of modules and is also a mixture of core and optional modules.
Level 4
- Disease Representation
- Clinical Consultation
- Evolution of Medical Records
- Health Services Strategy
- Roles in Healthcare
- Introduction to Evidence-Based Medicine
- Information Governance
Level 5
- Spectrum of Disease
- Clinical Informatics
- Processing Clinical Data
- Information Strategy and Implementation
- Clinical Roles
- E-Knowledge Management
- Networking and Authentication
Assessment:
Assessment by coursework
Progression Route:
- MSc/PgDip Informatics
- MSc/PGDip Informatics with Management Studies
Entry Requirements:
Formal academic qualifi cations are not always required
- A minimum of two years’ relevant work experience is normally required
- The student should preferably be in relevant employment at the time of enrolment
A reference will be sought from the student’s present employer to confi rm that:
- They will be supported by their employer throughout the course; and
- They will have the ability and motivation to succeed on the Foundation Degree.
Programme Details:
Start Date: September
Location: Penrhyn Road
Study Options: 2 year, part-time
Fees: To be confirmed
Enquiries and how to apply:
Contact: Admissions Coordinator for Computing, Information Systems and
Mathematics
Tel: 020 8417 2234
Email: cism@kingston.ac.uk
URL: www.kingston.ac.uk
UCAS Code: N/A
WL LLN Reference:
13.4 S KU FD 0508
