Health Informatics Induction

Your journey starts here...

Health Informatics students around table

Congratulations on securing a place to study at Swansea University

A welcome message from Programme Director Judy Jenkins

Hello and welcome to the MSc/ PGDip/PGCert in Health Informatics at Swansea University Medical School.

I am delighted that you have chosen to study with us at one of the UK’s leading medical schools both in terms of teaching and research. My name is Judy Jenkins and I am the Programme Director for the course. Over the next year or so, we will work together to help you realise your aim of achieving a post graduate qualification in a discipline which is fast moving, contemporary and increasingly recognised as key to success in terms of delivering efficient and effective healthcare. Health Informatics is the science of getting the right information to the right people, at the right time.

Our curriculum has been designed to look at the main issues and challenges facing healthcare, especially when trying to incorporate the intelligent use of information technology (and the data it can produce) into mainstream clinical care. A degree from Swansea University may help increase your employability, especially in such an up and coming environment, such as informatics. It will require hard work, dedication, and application to your studies, but the end result will be worth it!

If you have any questions relating to the delivery of the programme, then please feel free to email me at j.jenkins@swansea.ac.uk

I look forward to meeting you in September 2024

Judy

Other Information

Please note that this programme is not available as distance learning or online remote learning, so you will need to be present in the UK and ready to commence your studies. There is no provision for you to start your studies remotely, and if you miss any of the first module you will need to defer your place depending on your offer and mode of study (ie full or part time).

Meet the teaching team

Members of the Teaching teams at Swansea University Medical School

Health Informatics students will be taught by a range of world leading researchers based at the Medical School, giving you unrivalled access to teaching on our latest medical research.

Principal teaching staff for the Health Informatics programme are:

Programme Director: Judy Jenkins
Admissions Tutor: Judy Jenkins
Head of Informatics: Professor David Ford
Dr Gwyn Thomas
Prof Sinead Brophy
Prof Kerina Jones

Induction Timetable - September 2024

Monday 30th September 2024

Induction

As students on this course arrive at different times, induction to the course takes place during the first taught module in October and is delivered by the Programme Director in person (more details below).

Monday 30^TH SEPTEMBER 2024

The first module (PMIM101) ‘opens’ on line on Canvas and you will have access to the preparatory work as the course website becomes available to enrolled students. To access it, navigate to https://canvas.swansea.ac.uk - follow the on-screen instructions to login. You should see a link to ‘PMIM101- Health Informatics In Context' and this is your first module. Please open this module and you will find a ‘preparation’ link. In the preparatory resources you will find some pre-reading, but also some tasks which need to be carried out prior to the attended part of the module. You should also take some time read the MSc Health Informatics Handbook, which is also located in Canvas under the section Course Information. The Programme Timetable (yearly planner) is also located in Canvas and attached to the email. If you are not fully enrolled you may not have access to these resources. All other modules will become available on Canvas before teaching commences at appropriate points, usually around one week prior to the teaching week.

Friday 27th September 2024 MONDAY 7th OCTOBER 2024

Reading List

Employability

Student Opportunities and Employability

Throughout our degree programmes the Medical School work to provide our students with opportunities in and around the Medical School, the city with our industry partners and sign-post for international opportunities available to you. Our focus for you is ready you for the world of work.

To find out about the opportinities you will have in the Medical School check out our student opportunities and employability webpage

As a student at Swansea University, you will have the opportunity to engage with industry, take on placement opportunities and complete work experience, so that you are fully equipped for the world of work when you leave us. This process is facilitated by the Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) which aims top provide careers advice and employment opportunities all under one roof.

Swansea Employability Academy is a central resource for all students and graduates of Swansea University, offering one-to-one careers advice, internships, bursaries, employer events, a digital jobs board and an online Career Development Course.

Visit their website to book an appointment with a career advisor, find relevant work experience, get funding for your career development, or to find the answer to your employability questions.

You can contact the Swansea Employability Academy Team here

Academic Support

Centre for Academic Success

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

Academic writing
Maths and statistics
Critical thinking
Time management
Digital skills
Presentation skills
Note taking
Revision, memory and exam techniques
English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying atSwansea University.

Academic Mentor

As a Postgraduate Taught student you will be given a Academic Mentor. This is a member of teaching staff in the Faculty or School who acts as your key point of contact while you are at Swansea University.

You should meet with your Academic Mentor one-to-one at least once every Semester. You may also be invited to group meetings or workshops with your Personal Tutor

Your Academic Mentor will guide and support you with your academic, professional and personal development. They can help you with:

Reviewing your academic progress
Accessing academic and personal support e.g. with welfare issues
Understanding the exam and assessment system
Academic references for placements / job applications
Answering any other questions you may have or recommend where to best seek advice

Mentors may also have ‘office hours’ when you can see them as well. You can email your Academic Mentorif there is something you want to discuss and/or to arrange a meeting.

Click here for more information about Academic Mentoring

Where to get lab coats

Fulton Outfitters are now stocking white lab coats. They will be sold for £18 and are available in S, M, L, XL.

Students can order in person, or through their website https://fultonoutfitters.co.uk/ and collect when they arrive, however, there is a 4 week lead time.

Specification: White, long sleeve, stud/popper fastening, pockets.

Other usefull websites...

Lab coats:

Men/unisex: £12:30 inc VAT

https://www.foodsafetydirect.co.uk/clothing/hygiene-clothing/lab-coats/white-men-s-unisex-lab-coat.html

Ladies: £11.99 inc VAT

https://www.foodsafetydirect.co.uk/clothing/hygiene-clothing/lab-coats/ladies-white-lab-coat.html

Safety Goggles

https://www.foodsafetydirect.co.uk/visitor-safety-spectacles.html £2.39

Medi Supplies (Delivery £4.95)

Unisex Lab Coat: £16.92 https://www.medisupplies.co.uk/Protective-Clothing-Equipment/Coats-Overalls/Polycotton-Lab-Coats

Safety glasses £3.35 https://www.medisupplies.co.uk/Protective-Clothing-Equipment/Eye-Protection/BLine-Coverspecs-Clear-Lens