Qassim University

What you'll study

This programme builds foundational knowledge in health sciences and core computing skills before moving into specialised health informatics topics. Teaching is delivered through lectures, laboratories, tutorials and supervised clinical placements.

• Foundations in health and science: anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic clinical practice and public health concepts to ensure graduates understand the healthcare environment.
• Core IT and computing: programming fundamentals, database design and management, networks and information systems, and software engineering principles applied to healthcare.
• Health informatics specialisms: electronic health records (EHR) systems, clinical decision support, health information exchange and interoperability standards (such as coding and messaging standards), health data modelling.
• Analytics and data governance: biostatistics, health data analytics, epidemiological methods, data quality, information governance, privacy and security in healthcare.
• Management and professional skills: health IT project management, systems analysis and design, quality improvement in healthcare settings and health services management.
• Practical components: laboratory-based system development and testing, hands-on use of clinical software, and supervised internships or practicum placements in affiliated hospitals and health institutions.
• Final project: a capstone or graduation project requiring students to apply technical and clinical knowledge to solve a real-world health informatics problem.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally required to hold a secondary school certificate or equivalent with a science background (science stream), demonstrating competence in mathematics and biology or related subjects. Admission typically considers academic record, the university's entry assessment or aptitude tests, and may include an interview or additional selection procedures. Proficiency in English is expected for technical coursework, and applicants whose secondary education was not in English may be asked to demonstrate language ability. International applicants should present equivalent qualifications recognised by Qassim University.

Career prospects

Graduates leave with the skills to work where healthcare and information technology meet. Typical roles include:

• Health informatics specialist or analyst
• Clinical systems analyst and electronic health record (EHR) implementation specialist
• Health data analyst or clinical data manager
• Health information manager focusing on governance, coding and compliance
• Project coordinator or manager for health IT initiatives
• Roles in public health informatics, healthcare quality improvement, or research support

Graduates may find employment in hospitals and clinics, government health agencies, private health technology firms, consultancy practices, and research institutions. Many also pursue postgraduate study in health informatics, data science, public health or healthcare management.

Why study at Qassim University

Qassim University is a major public university in the Qassim region with established faculties and clinical partnerships that support applied training in health disciplines. The Health Informatics programme benefits from access to modern computer and simulation laboratories, collaborations with regional hospitals and Ministry of Health facilities for practicum placements, and academic staff with cross-disciplinary expertise in medicine, IT and public health. Students gain practical experience through internships and projects that reflect health-system needs in the region, preparing them for immediate employment or further study.