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Health Information Management | Allied Healthcare Sciences

Master of Science in Health Information Management (M.Sc. HIM)

A postgraduate degree for people who will manage health data, records, coding and information systems at a senior level, with applied exposure to the records, coding and IT departments of a nearby Apollo hospital or one of our partner hospitals.

Usually 2 Years (set by the University) B.Sc. HIM or Related Health, Life-Science or IT Graduates Data Governance & EHR Systems Dissertation & Hospital Internship Partner University Degree

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2 Years, usually (set by the Partner University)

4 Semesters in the Usual Scheme

1 Dissertation

5 Career Roles Covered

What is Health Information Management at master's level?

At postgraduate level the focus moves from handling records to managing the whole information system: how data is governed, how coding and classification are audited, how electronic health records are chosen and run, and how privacy and law are applied across a hospital or health network.

Choose a partner university tied up with Apollo Healthcare Academy (see our partner universities), train at a nearby Apollo hospital or one of our partner hospitals, and get hands-on experience, career guidance and job and placement support from AHA. Your partner university awards the degree.

WHY M.SC. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Programme Highlights

Here is what makes the M.Sc. Health Information Management with Apollo Healthcare Academy a strong step towards a senior career in health information:

Data Governance, Privacy & Law

Health data governance, privacy and legal frameworks.

Advanced Clinical Coding & Audit

Advanced clinical coding and audit.

EHR Systems & Interoperability

Electronic health record systems and interoperability.

Analytics & Quality Reporting

Health analytics and quality reporting.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Programme Objective

The programme prepares managers who can:

Lead medical records and health information services.

Guide digital record projects.

Use data for quality and planning.

CORE CURRICULUM

M.SC. HIM SYLLABUS & SUBJECTS

The list below shows the usual arrangement of subjects. The partner university sets the final scheme.

Semester I

Health Information Systems Health Data Governance Biostatistics Research Methodology

Semester II

Advanced Classification and Coding Electronic Health Records Data Standards and Interoperability

Semester III

Health Data Privacy and Law Analytics and Reporting Quality and Accreditation Project Management

Semester IV

Dissertation and internship

Dissertation Internship in a Hospital Information Department

ADMISSION INFORMATION

M.Sc. HIM Admission, Eligibility & Fees

Everything you need to know about eligibility, how to apply and fees for the M.Sc. Health Information Management programme, 2027 admissions.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

A B.Sc. in Health Information Management or a related health, life-science or information technology degree, with the minimum marks the partner university sets.
Duration is as set by the partner university (usually two years).
Applied exposure is in the records, coding and IT departments of a nearby Apollo hospital or one of our partner hospitals.
The degree is awarded by the partner university you choose from those tied up with Apollo Healthcare Academy.

WHO CAN APPLY

Graduates in health information management or a related health, life-science or IT field.

TUITION FEE

SHARED AT COUNSELLING

2027 BATCH

Fees are shared by the admissions team at counselling. Please confirm the current fee with the institution once before you decide.

HOW TO APPLY

Talk to the Apollo Healthcare admissions team.
Pick a partner university from our list.
Upload your degree marks sheet.
Complete counselling and the document check.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Build a Rewarding Career in Health Information Management

Many kinds of organisations need managers who understand both clinical records and information systems.

who needs HIM managers

Hospitals and health networks.
Insurers and administrators.
Health-technology firms.
Coding and billing companies.

what else the degree supports

Teaching.
Research.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Jobs and Career Options after M.Sc. HIM

Graduates can work as health information managers, clinical coding auditors, health informatics analysts, data privacy officers and lecturers.

ROLE	WHAT YOU DO
Health information manager	Lead records, coding and data services
Clinical coding auditor	Review coding accuracy and compliance
Health informatics analyst	Support EHR design and data use
Data privacy officer	Apply privacy rules to patient data
Lecturer	Teach health information management

STEP 1

Analyst or Coder

STEP 2

Senior Analyst

STEP 3

Manager

STEP 4

Head of Health
Information Services

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M.Sc. Health Information Management FAQs

Everything you need to know about the M.Sc. Health Information Management programme: eligibility, how it differs from the B.Sc. and what Apollo Healthcare Academy provides.

Disclaimer:

The information on this page is for guidance. Eligibility, fees and course details follow the rules of the partner university and can change. Please confirm the current details with the institution before you apply.

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