Master in Health Informatics and Analytics

Postgraduate Programmes in Health Informatics and Analytics

(R/0688/7/0004)(09/30) (MQA/SWA13973)
(R/0688/7/0005)(09/30) (MQA/SWA13972)
(R/0688/7/0003)(09/32) (MQA/SWA13974)

Commencement

Sep

Degree/Duration

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Informatics and Analytics (IMU):
6 months (Full-time)
12 months – 4 years (Part-time)

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Informatics and Analytics (IMU):
9 months (Full-time)
18 months – 5 years (Part-time)

Master in Health Informatics and Analytics (IMU):
1 year (Full-time)
2 – 6 years (Part-time)

Strengthen Your Digital Foundation in Health

Health Informatics and Analytics represents an interdisciplinary fusion of healthcare, information technology, and artificial intelligence. Our programme is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of researchers and practitioners poised to shape the future of healthcare. Our students will acquire the skills to innovate and deliver superior patient care, guided by a diverse team of experts spanning computing and health-related disciplines. Furthermore, IMU students enjoy a direct pathway to prestigious postgraduate programmes such as the Master of Science in Digital Health Systems at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, and the Doctor of Health Informatics programme at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA.

Why Study Health Informatics and Analytics at IMU?

An Established Private Healthcare University

IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. The IMU is placed under the Competitive (Berdaya Saing) category under SETARA 2022 for the third consecutive year.

Understanding the Value of Health Information

Students will acquire principles governing health informatics and analytics within real world healthcare settings. They will also learn the value of health information, health information systems and their integration, and the role of information-related technologies in delivering healthcare in the 21st century.

Flexible Learning Options

A carefully designed programme with blended learning which enables working adults to fit their studies around their work, family and other commitments. The curriculum of this programme is carefully planned and aligned to meet the expectations in the field of health informatics and analytics.

Entrepreneurial Skills

Participants to this programme will gain practical experience of working within diverse, multi- disciplinary environments across the healthcare sector and associated industries, and develop effective communication and delivery skills within the wider healthcare landscape.

Interdisciplinary Environment

Students will be embedded within a unique, diverse, collaborative, interdisciplinary ecosystem integrating highly experienced faculty and leaders in the industry as guest lecturers, and they will be exposed to a rich training ground for the next generation of health IT specialist and data scientists.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment
A Bachelor’s degree in Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that are equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields; or
A Bachelor’s degree in Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to appropriate prerequisite courses;

Additional Criteria:

Students without statistical background must take “Statistics Thinking for Health Analytics” (Semester 1)
Students without computing background must take “Introduction to Computer Science and Programming” (Semester 1)

English Requirements

For Malaysian Students

Not applicable

For International Students

IELTS : Band score 6.0; or
TOEFL iBT : Overall score of 60 / Scale score of 4.0; or
MUET : Band 4
Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) : Overall score of 169; or
Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) : Overall score of 169; or
Cambridge Linguaskill : Overall score of 169; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 59;
ELS (CIEP Level) : 109

The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:

International students from countries in which English is the first language.
International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.

Note: Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes. Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information.

Programme Structure

Postgraduate Certificate

Semester 1

Health Systems & Informatics
Health Data Collection & Preparation
Health Data Analytics
Health Data Management
Elective

Postgraduate Diploma

Semester 1

Health Systems & Informatics
Health Data Collection & Preparation
Health Data Analytics
Health Data Management
Elective

Semester 2

Seminar in Transformative Technology in Healthcare
Health Data Visualisation
Elective

Master

Semester 1

Health Systems & Informatics
Health Data Collection & Preparation
Health Data Analytics
Health Data Management
Research Methodology & Scientific Writing
Electives

Semester 2

Seminar in Transformative Technology in Healthcare
Health Data Visualisation
Healthcare Analytics Research Project

List of Electives Modules

Special Electives
Statistics Thinking for Health Analytics*
Introduction to Computer Science & Programming**

Management Electives
Entrepreneurial Marketing
Healthcare Strategic Management
Healthcare Operations Management

Digital Health Electives
Digital Transformation

* Compulsory for those without statistical background
** Compulsory for those without computing background

Advance Your Career with APEL.C at IMU University

At IMU University, we empower experienced professionals to fast-track their journey into postgraduate studies where lack of formal academic qualifications should not hold you back from pursuing a Master’s degree.

Through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Credit (APEL.C), your professional experience and prior learning can be recognised as academic credit.

APEL.C is applicable to selected Master’s programmes at IMU University, particularly those aligned with professional and experiential learning:

Note: APEL.C eligibility depends on the relevance of your work experience and faculty assessment.

What is APEL.C?

APEL.C is an assessment pathway that allows you to:

Convert relevant work experience into academic credits
Reduce the duration of your Master’s programme
Optimise your overall study cost

Why Choose APEL.C at IMU?

Industry experience recognised – Your real-world expertise is formally valued
Flexible pathway – Designed for working professionals
Structured and transparent assessment – In line with guidelines by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency

Who Should Apply?

You may be eligible if you:

Have relevant working experience in your field
Have attended training, professional courses, or non-formal learning
Are looking to accelerate your Master’s degree journey

How It Works

Apply for your chosen Master’s programme at IMU
Receive your offer letter
Submit your APEL.C application
Prepare and submit your learning portfolio
Undergo academic assessment
Receive credit awards and progress faster in your studies

Fee Structure

Fee	Malaysian Student (RM)	International Student (RM)
Application Fee	150	500
Registration Fee	1,100	3,400
Refundable Caution Deposit	2,000	2,000
Student Association Fee per Semester	60	60

All IMU Alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a bursary of 15%
Application fee is payable upon submission of application
Registration fee and refundable caution deposit is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office
Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees
For information on Student Visa Administration fee, please refer to Visa and Immigration on the IMU website, www.imu.edu.my
Fee payable per semester are subject to the number of credits registered
**Subject to annual increase

	At IMU University
Study Mode	Malaysian Student Tuition Fees	International Student Tuition Fees
Postgraduate Certificate
Conventional	RM1,200 per credit hour	RM1,360 per credit hour
No. of Credit Hour: 22 hours**	RM26,400	RM29,920

Postgraduate Diploma
Conventional	RM1,200 per credit hour	RM1,360 per credit hour
No. of Credit Hour: 8 hours	RM9,600	RM10,880

Master
Conventional	RM1,200 per credit hour	RM1,360 per credit hour
No. of Credit Hour: 10 hours	RM12,000	RM13,600

Total Fees	RM48,000	RM54,400

Credit recognition by University of Strathclyde that leads to the award of a MSc Digital Health Systems	Additional tuition fees of approximately GBP19,480*

Doctor of Health Informatics (DHI) programme at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA	Additional tuition fees of approximately USD78,406

All listed fees are exclusive of the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST), which will be applied to all international students where applicable.
*Subject to terms and conditions
**Students enrolling in the Postgraduate Certificate programme are required to complete an additional 2 credit hours, with fees of RM1,150 per credit hour for Malaysian students and RM1,300 per credit hour for international students. Eligible students will receive a special bursary of RM800. Terms and conditions apply.
Early bird discount – RM5,000 for those accepting offer by 2 months before enrolment date.

All IMU Alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a bursary of 15%

Get All the Facts About Our Programme

Explore in-depth information on our programme, including intake dates, curriculum, partner universities, career pathways, and admissions requirements.

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Our Industrial Partners

The curriculum structure is constantly updated to meet the ever-changing industries’ needs and includes research-led teaching to deliver evidence-based knowledge and practice in the industry. Students will have the opportunity to undergo industrial training in the related sectors in their final semester. They will also be able to collaborate with industry or/and researcher in related project in their final year.

Featured Quote from Industry
”Mastering digital health isn’t just about technology—it’s about transforming care, empowering professionals, and making healthcare more human in a digital age. Digital health and health informatics are the backbone of today’s healthcare—integrating data, analytics, and technology to deliver smarter, safer, and more personalised patient care. Investing in these skills today means shaping a healthier, more connected world for all.”- Ms Cheah Sook Hoon, Tech Leader and Former General Manager at Microsoft.

Our Team

Our academic members are highly qualified and experienced in different disciplines. The academic community of IMU pursues and achieves excellence in a wide range of research activities.

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Hear from Our Students and Alumni

Reflecting on this journey, I am particularly grateful for how the programme has enhanced my ability to make a meaningful impact in my work. It has deepened my understanding of health informatics and analytics, equipping me to approach challenges with confidence and creativity. The insights gained have not only improved my technical expertise but also broadened my perspective on the role of technology and data in addressing healthcare disparities and driving innovation.

Mohan Dass Pathmanathan

Masters in Health Informatics and Analytics Alumnus

Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to prepare the following documents for your application:

Verified copies of your academic qualifications
Evidence of English language proficiency
A copy of your MyKad or the identification page of your passport

These supporting documents needs to be attached electronically to your application. Please note that all of our programmes require payment of a non-refundable application fee after the application has been submitted. Application will only be processed once the payment for application fee has been made. We wish you all the best with your application and hope we will be welcoming you into one of our programmes soon!

Please check the admission requirements on the IMU’s website. Basically, applicants must have a bachelor degree (not necessarily IT or Health Sciences). Working experience in relevant areas is considered too. Students who do not have a background in Programming and /or Statistics will have to take these subjects at the beginning of the programme (see below the question about prerequisite modules). Candidates who only have a Diploma, combined with working experience, have to apply to MQA for APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning).

Yes, it is possible.

There is 1 intake per year, starting in September.

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A Word from the Programme Director

This programme has been designed to suit the needs of future health IT specialists and data scientists, enabling them to perform analyses and develop novel tools and methods for this rapidly growing field. It is aimed at students with diverse backgrounds, not limited to science related fields. Students will learn about the breadth of the fields of health informatics and analytics. They will be able to design, perform and enhance analyses with the appropriate methods and technologies to address practical medical and clinical questions. The Master in Health Informatics and Analytics leverages on the university teaching staff diversity – including computer science and informatics, biomedical, clinical and health sciences – alongside that of external industrial partners. This will deliver training across the breadth of health informatics and analytics from health informatics, epidemiology, clinical systems and bioinformatics.

Dr Chuah Tong Kuan

Senior Lecturer and Programme Director , Health Informatics & Analytics (Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/Master)

BEng Bioengineering (NTU Singapore), PhD Bioengineering (NTU Singapore)

A Word from the Programme Director

Dr Chuah Tong Kuan

Senior Lecturer and Programme Director , Health Informatics & Analytics (Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/Master)

BEng Bioengineering (NTU Singapore), PhD Bioengineering (NTU Singapore)

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