Health Informatics

The MS in Health Informatics is a one-year, 36-credit program focused on the application of information technology and data science in healthcare delivery. The ever-increasing volume of patient data demands better methods for transforming that data into reliable information. We therefore study, develop, and improve healthcare information technologies. To apply these information technologies effectively, we also study human and organizational behavior.  

Our core curriculum covers three domains: 

• Information technology and data science: Students study informatics research methods, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data management, and informatics standards and technology infrastructure.
• Health and healthcare: Students learn about domestic and global healthcare.
• Human and organizational behavior: Students cover human factors, human-computer interaction and diffusion of innovation to learn how to position information systems for success. 

The program provides students a foundation in both critical informatics skills and knowledge of our healthcare system. Students then have the opportunity to solve real-world problems in a hands-on capstone project in collaboration with clients from our industry partners. 

Graduates of our program are prepared for data-driven careers in academia, research, government, consulting, health technology, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, as well as further doctoral training.