Health Information Management
About the Program
The B.HIM. (Health Information Management) is a specialized five-year undergraduate program designed to train professionals in the management of health data, health informatics, and medical records systems. The program integrates healthcare, information technology, and management principles to equip students with the skills needed to support effective healthcare delivery through accurate data handling and analysis.
Students will develop competencies in health data collection, coding, classification, storage, retrieval, analysis, and dissemination using modern information systems. Emphasis is placed on ensuring patient data privacy, maintaining information security, and facilitating decision-making in clinical and administrative contexts.
Through hands-on training in electronic health records (EHR), health databases, and hospital information systems, students will be prepared to work in a variety of healthcare settings. Clinical placements, IT lab simulations, and industry internships provide students with practical exposure to real-world health information systems and challenges.
Graduates will be equipped to manage the flow of health information in hospitals, health ministries, research institutions, and insurance organizations, ensuring data-driven healthcare outcomes and effective health system management.
Program Objectives
This program aims to produce skilled professionals capable of ensuring the accuracy, confidentiality, and effective use of health information in a rapidly evolving digital healthcare environment.
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Collect, organize, and manage health information efficiently
- Apply classification systems (e.g., ICD-10, CPT) for coding diseases and procedures
- Operate electronic health records and health information systems
- Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards in information management
- Analyze and interpret healthcare data for planning and decision-making
- Support healthcare research, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
Graduates will emerge with:
- Proficiency in health data management and analysis
- Expertise in health informatics, coding systems, and digital health records
- Practical experience with health information systems and databases
- Understanding of healthcare ethics, policies, and regulations
- Skills in report generation, data visualization, and information security
- Readiness for careers in hospitals, government health agencies, insurance firms, health research, and consultancy
Program Details
- Faculty: Health Sciences
- Department: Health Information Management
- Duration: 5 Years
- Level: Undergraduate
- Application Status: Open
Curriculum
The curriculum follows the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (NUC-CCMAS) for undergraduate education in Health Information Management in Nigeria. It is structured to develop technical and analytical competencies across the health information lifecycle.
Admission Criteria
UTME Entry (4-Year Programme)
To qualify for admission through UTME, candidates must:
- Present credits in five (5) O'Level subjects (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) at not more than two sittings, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry or Economics
- Meet all other departmental and faculty requirements
Direct Entry (3-Year Programme)
Candidates may gain admission through:
- A'Level/JUPEB with a minimum of 10 points in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics or Economics
- OND/HND in Health Information Management, Medical Records, or related health sciences with at least Lower Credit
- Diploma in Health Information Management from recognized institutions
- All Direct Entry candidates must also possess the five O'Level credits as specified for UTME entry
Additional Requirements:
- Candidates must be at least 16 years old by the admission year
- Medical fitness certification is required upon admission
- All submitted credentials are subject to verification
Program Fees
The following fees are applicable for the Health Information Management program. Please note that fees are subject to change.
| Indigene Fee | NGN 300,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Non-Indigene Fee | NGN 350,000.00 |