The LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Informatics and Analytics is an advanced professional qualification designed for experienced healthcare professionals, data analysts, and managers who wish to develop expertise in the collection, analysis, and application of healthcare data to improve patient outcomes and organisational efficiency. This programme equips learners with the knowledge, technical skills, and strategic insight required to lead healthcare analytics initiatives, implement digital health solutions, and make evidence-based decisions in complex healthcare environments.
This qualification is not intended for fresh candidates; it is specifically aimed at professionals with prior experience in healthcare, health information management, or related sectors who are seeking to enhance their career prospects, broaden their knowledge, and strengthen their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Learners will engage with critical topics including health informatics systems, data governance, predictive analytics, digital healthcare technologies, and research methodologies, applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios in healthcare organizations.
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Informatics and Analytics must ensure high-quality learning by providing competent and qualified staff, comprehensive learning resources, and all necessary facilities and tools to support learner success. This ensures that learners have access to a professional, structured, and supportive environment, enabling them to achieve the highest standards of learning and practical application.
Upon completion of this postgraduate diploma, learners will possess the analytical, technical, and leadership capabilities required to transform healthcare delivery through data-driven decision-making, optimize clinical and operational processes, and contribute strategically to healthcare innovation and digital transformation.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Informatics and Analytics
Total Units
6
Total Credits
120
GLH
600
Qualification #
LICQ2200814
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Informatics and Analytics , applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200814-1 |
Healthcare Data Management and Governance |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2200814-2 |
Health Informatics Systems and Technologies |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2200814-3 |
Statistical Methods and Predictive Analytics in Healthcare |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2200814-4 |
Digital Healthcare Innovation and Transformation |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2200814-5 |
Research Methodologies in Healthcare Analytics |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2200814-6 |
Strategic Healthcare Analytics and Decision Support |
20 |
100 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Healthcare Data Management and Governance
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Critically evaluate principles of healthcare data management and the data lifecycle.
- Analyse regulatory and ethical frameworks governing health information management.
- Develop strategies for ensuring data security, privacy, and compliance in healthcare organisations.
Unit 2: Health Informatics Systems and Technologies
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Evaluate different health informatics systems and their applications in clinical and administrative settings.
- Analyse the integration and optimisation of electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support systems, and telehealth platforms.
- Develop strategies to enhance system performance, usability, and user adoption.
Unit 3: Statistical Methods and Predictive Analytics in Healthcare
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Apply advanced statistical techniques to analyse complex healthcare datasets.
- Develop predictive models to improve patient outcomes, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
- Interpret analytical results and communicate insights to support evidence-based decision-making.
Unit 4: Digital Healthcare Innovation and Transformation
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Analyse emerging digital healthcare technologies, including AI, machine learning, and big data applications.
- Develop strategies for implementing digital transformation initiatives in healthcare organisations.
- Evaluate the impact of innovation on clinical workflows, patient care, and organisational performance.
Unit 5: Research Methodologies in Healthcare Analytics
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Examine research designs, methodologies, and ethical considerations in healthcare analytics.
- Conduct research projects using quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Critically appraise research findings to inform healthcare practice, policy, and strategic decision-making.
Unit 6: Strategic Healthcare Analytics and Decision Support
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Design frameworks for strategic healthcare analytics and organisational decision support.
- Analyse key performance indicators, dashboards, and reporting systems to support operational and clinical management.
- Develop strategies for translating data insights into actionable improvements in healthcare delivery and outcomes.
This advanced qualification is designed for experienced healthcare professionals, managers, and analysts who wish to develop expertise in healthcare informatics and data-driven decision-making. Learners who should enrol include:
- Healthcare Managers and Administrators seeking to optimise operational performance using data analytics.
- Health Informatics Specialists aiming to advance their skills in managing healthcare information systems and digital technologies.
- Data Analysts and Clinical Analysts working in healthcare settings who wish to apply predictive analytics and statistical methods.
- Healthcare Policy Makers and Strategists involved in planning, implementing, or evaluating data-driven healthcare initiatives.
- Experienced Practitioners committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and aiming to enhance their professional credibility.
- Aspiring Healthcare Leaders seeking to lead digital transformation, innovation, and evidence-based decision-making in healthcare organisations.
By enrolling in this programme, learners will gain the knowledge, practical skills, and professional recognition required to leverage healthcare data effectively, improve patient outcomes, and contribute strategically to digital healthcare innovation.
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Informatics and Analytics must adhere to rigorous quality standards to ensure learners receive exceptional training and support. To deliver this programme effectively, centres are required to:
- Qualified and Experienced Staff: Employ competent and qualified trainers with expertise in healthcare informatics, data analytics, and postgraduate-level teaching. Staff should provide guidance, mentorship, and practical support to learners.
- Comprehensive Learning Resources: Provide access to up-to-date textbooks, digital learning materials, case studies, research papers, and relevant software tools to support advanced study and practical application.
- Modern Facilities and Technology: Ensure learners have access to suitable classrooms, computer labs, digital platforms, analytics software, and online resources necessary for practical exercises, workshops, and assessments.
- Robust Assessment and Feedback Systems: Maintain effective assessment procedures, including formative and summative evaluations, to monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Support for Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Encourage learners to engage in ongoing CPD activities and provide guidance on applying learning outcomes in professional practice.
- Professional and Safe Learning Environment: Create an inclusive, supportive, and professional environment that fosters collaboration, effective learning, and ethical practice in healthcare informatics and analytics.
By meeting these requirements, centres ensure that learners achieve the programmer’s learning outcomes, develop advanced skills in healthcare informatics and analytics, and gain a recognized postgraduate qualification that enhances their professional careers.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
