The Health Information Management program focuses on the latest advancements in technologies for data acquisition, storage, processing, and dissemination within the health sector. Students learn about data standardization, interoperability, and integration to ensure efficient utilization of health information. The curriculum covers topics like electronic health records, Clinical Abstracting of Health Data, Medical Databases, Health Care Informatics, Biostatistics and clinical decision support systems, equipping students with knowledge to leverage these technologies for improved healthcare delivery. Health informatics research is a core component, enabling students to understand data analytics, predictive modelling, and artificial intelligence's role in healthcare initiatives. Project management skills are emphasized to coordinate and oversee healthcare technology solutions.

The program's curriculum, teaching methodologies, and content align seamlessly with the principles of the National Heritage-based Education 5.0, prioritizing teaching, research, community engagement, innovation, and industrialization. This holistic approach ensures graduates are well-prepared to address the evolving challenges and opportunities within the healthcare landscape.

Normal Entry

In order to qualify for normal entry, the applicant must satisfy the Entry Regulations specified in the NUST General Regulations and, in so doing, they must also meet the following requirements:

Applicants must have at least 5 subjects at ‘O’ Level at Grade C or better including a PASS in ‘O’ level Mathematics.

The Applicant must have obtained a PASS at ‘A’ level in Mathematics, and any other two approved science subjects.

Special Entry

A candidate who has successfully completed a National Diploma in Health Information Management or its recognized equivalent may apply for entry into Part I.

Mature Entry

A candidate who is at least 25 years of age on the first day of the academic year in which admission is sought and who is not eligible for entry under the Normal or Special Entry Regulations may apply for Mature Entry provided that:

Applicant must have passed at least five approved ‘O’ level subjects including English Language and Mathematics and must have demonstrated suitability for university studies by virtue of their attainments and/or relevant work experience.

Applicant should have completed their full-time school or college education at National Certificate in Health Information Management at least five years before the start of the academic year in which admission is sought.

Candidates shall be assessed through continuous assessment, and a final written examination for each taught course. A student registered for the BSc (Hons) in Health Information Management will be required to pass all the courses for which they have registered. Continuous assessment shall constitute 40% and examination 60% of the overall mark. The overall minimum pass mark in any course shall be 50%. A student who fails a course but obtains an overall mark of less than 40% in that course will be allowed to proceed to the next part of the degree programme whilst carrying the failed course. However, a student may be allowed to proceed carrying not more than 25% of the number of normally scheduled courses in a particular year of the programme. Students will be required to submit a project, which is worth two courses during the last academic year for which they are registered. On submission of a satisfactory project, the student will be required to defend his/her work before a panel of Departmental Examiners