The B.Sc. in Medical Record Science is a 3-year undergraduate program that focuses on the management, organization, and maintenance of medical records and health information systems in hospitals and healthcare institutions. The course trains students in medical terminology, hospital administration, coding and classification of diseases (ICD), health data management, legal aspects of health records, and the use of electronic health records (EHR).
Students learn to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and accessibility of patient data, which is essential for effective healthcare delivery, insurance processing, and medical research. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical exposure through internships or training in hospital medical record departments. After completing the course, graduates can work as medical record officers, health information technicians, clinical coders, or data analysts in hospitals, healthcare IT companies, insurance firms, and public health agencies. This field plays a crucial role in supporting patient care, hospital operations, and health policy planning.
Global College of Allied Health Sciences , Marthandam , India , Tamil Nadu