Flexible delivery allows self directed learning, with the majority of the course being completed by students working from home, or at their workplaces. Many of the study materials are accessed through a personal computer. A range of media is used including the Internet, email, bulletin boards, online chat facilities, CD ROMs and printed matter as well as personal contact with academic staff. Successful completion of the course requires a high degree of commitment from participants. All students should spend a reasonable amount of time per week working through online study materials, tutorial exercises and discussions.
Time needs to be also set aside for review of study materials and completion of assignments.
Assessment consists of essays, assignments and case study work. To access the course materials students need a personal computer running Windows 95, MS Office and Netscape Web browser. 2 CPE7609 Health Informatics Research Project Students may elect to extend the course part time over a maximum of two years.