Digital Health La Trobe University

Overview

The healthcare landscape is changing. Healthcare, information and computer sciences have combined to revolutionise how services are delivered, illnesses are treated and prevented, and patients can access their health information. Electronic health records, real-time data harvesting, wearable devices and mHealth apps are just some of the new digital health technologies driving improvements to healthcare systems. Yet to realise the promise of these new and emerging technologies, an empowered digital health workforce is needed to lead the future of healthcare both in Australia and abroad. There’s never been a better time to advance your career by developing an up-to-the-minute and in- demand digital health skillset.

If you're passionate about leading improvements across health and health care using digital technology, this Master of Digital Health at La Trobe University gives you the specialised skills to design, develop, implement and manage digital health technologies.

Designed in consultation with industry to meet the evolving health needs of individuals and communities, you'll develop advanced knowledge in new and emerging areas of digital health. This includes virtual and telehealth, the Internet of Medical Things, epidemiology and biostatistics, data analytics, social media and more. You'll explore the latest digital health technologies and their applications in healthcare, public health and health promotion. Examine both the benefits and risks of these technologies, as well as the various ethical and legal implications.

Career outcomes 

As the healthcare system becomes more digitally enabled, future professionals will require additional skills to practice at the interface of healthcare and digital technologies. This changing landscape will create new careers, including:

• Digital health consultant
  • Identify and codesign strategic technological solutions to healthcare problems by engaging with a variety of stakeholders.
• Digital health project or transformation manager
  • Manage and deliver digital health projects that facilitate an organisation's digital transformational journey.
• Health data analytics professional
  • Analyse and evaluate health-related data to deliver optimal care management in a variety of healthcare settings.
• Digital health technopreneur
  • Design, develop and/or market disruptive technological solutions in collaboration with healthcare partners and healthtech organisations.
• Digital health researcher
  • Conduct cutting-edge research, and develop and implement new digital health solutions.