College of Health Sciences | Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
B.Sc. in Health Information Management
The Bachelor of Health Information Management (BHIM) program at Wellspring University is structured in strict compliance with the National Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS).
This curriculum seamlessly blends the 70% NUC core requirements (ensuring national standardization and clinical depth) with 30% unique institutional content focused on advanced health data analytics, artificial intelligence in medicine, and digital enterprise health systems. This approach positions our graduates at the intersection of healthcare, information technology, and data science.
Goal | Focus | Duration
Program Overview & Philosophy
The BHIM program prepares 21st-century healthcare professionals capable of managing personal, organizational, and public health data systems. The philosophy centers on transforming raw clinical data into actionable health intelligence, improving patient outcomes, protecting data privacy, and driving hospital efficiency.
Key Objectives
Develop expert-level proficiency in clinical classification, disease coding, and health indexing using international standards like ICD-11.
Train professionals in biostatistics, epidemiological surveillance, and advanced health data analytics.
Cultivate translational and entrepreneurial skills, allowing you to convert biochemical insights into medical solutions, diagnostic kits, or health-tech innovations.
Duration
⏱️ Program Duration
It is a four-year full-time degree programme. However, in full compliance with standard NUC guidelines, the duration of the undergraduate program depends on the point of entry:
Global Course Structure & Content
To qualify for the award of the B.HIM degree, a candidate must satisfy both the NUC requirements and the Professional Board standards (HRORBN).
UTME Entry Requirements
🔑 Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
1. UTME Entry Requirements
O' Level: A minimum of five (5) credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or equivalent (WAEC/GCE/NECO/NABTEB) in not more than two sittings. The compulsory subjects are: English Language | Mathematics | Biology | Chemistry | One other subject from Physics, Food and Nutrition, or Agricultural Science.
UTME Entry Requirements
UTME Subject Combination
The required UTME subjects are: English Language | Biology | Chemistry | Either Physics or Mathematics.
UTME Entry Requirements
2. Direct Entry (DE) Requirements
Candidates seeking admission into the 200-level must meet the O' Level requirements above in addition to one of the following:
UTME Entry Requirements
Diploma: A National Diploma (ND) or other recognized diploma in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
UTME Entry Requirements
Candidates seeking admission into the 200-level must meet the O' Level requirements above in addition to one of the following:
High-Demand Job Prospects & Career Paths
Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Information Management program hold a highly versatile degree that qualifies them for roles across clinical, corporate, government, and tech sectors globally.
- Health Information Manager / Chief Records Officer: Directing the data architecture, legal compliance, and security of hospital record systems.
- Clinical Coding and Classifications Specialist: Translating diagnoses, treatments, and procedures into complex alpha-numeric codes (ICD-11) for standardized institutional analysis.
- Revenue Cycle Manager / Medical Biller: Managing the flow of patient data to health insurance providers, facilitating seamless hospital reimbursement and clinical accounting.
- EHR / Software Implementation Specialist: Partnering with tech vendors to deploy, configure, and maintain Electronic Health Record systems across medical networks.
- Healthcare Data Analyst / Business Intelligence Lead: Mining patient care metrics, bed utilization rates, and operational expenses to guide hospital executives in strategic decision-making.
- Health Tech Product Manager: Contributing to technology firms that build next-generation telemedicine platforms, wearable health device software, or patient portals.
- Epidemiological Data Officer: Analyzing large-scale disease patterns, immunization tracking, and outbreak data for public health agencies and non-governmental organizations. [Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria (HRORBN)]
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist: Structuring and monitoring data pipelines for international donor-funded healthcare initiatives (such as USAID, WHO, or UNICEF projects).
- Health Policy and Compliance Consultant: Advising insurance companies, pharmaceutical corporations, and ministries of health on data protection, legal data ethics, and privacy regulations.
