Program Overview
The Applied Clinical Informatics at Vanderbilt University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Clinical Informatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 56,651 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 56,651 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Nashville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Clinical Informatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Discipline of Informatics
- Key Informatics Concepts, Models, and Theories
- Analysis of Clinical Informatics Literature
- International Clinical Informatics Practices
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Legal and Regulatory Issues
- Computer Programs and Systems
- Systems Architectures
- Data Networks
- Security & Privacy
- Health Care Data
- Technical Approaches to Data Sharing and Interoperability
- Determinants of Individual and Population Health
- Primary Domains, Organizational Structures, Cultures, and Processes
- The Flow of Data, Information, and Knowledge Within the Health System
- Policy & Regulatory Framework
- Health Economics and Financing
- Forces Shaping Health Care Delivery
- Measuring Quality With Informatics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor\'s, master\'s, or doctoral degree. At least two years of relevant, post-undergraduate professional experience, education, or training is strongly preferred. GRE,\xc2\xa0MCAT, or other pre-professional equivalent test\xc2\xa0scores are required. TOEFL exam is required for applicants whose primary language is not English.
Physician applicants who intend to apply for ABMS\xc2\xa0subspecialty\xc2\xa0certification in Clinical Informatics must have a) graduated from an appropriately licensed medical school located in the United States or Canada, or from a school located elsewhere that is approved by the ABPM; and b) successfully completed a residency in an ABMS-participating specialty by June 2015, and must be either board-certified or board-eligible at that time.
Applicants do not need to have formal training in Computer Science or a related discipline, but they need to demonstrate a strong interest and aptitude in Clinical informatics. Students without a computational background are encouraged to take at least one introductory-level courses in computer science before entering the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 56,651 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 56,651 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 56,651 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 56,651 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vanderbilt University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, United States
Vanderbilt University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-08-23
- Language English
- Duration 24 months