Program Overview
The Health Informatics at University of Victoria British Columbia is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Health Informatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada 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: On-campus
- Location: Victoria, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health 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
- Both the on-campus and distributed stream MSc programs require a minimum of 16.5 units of course work, including a major project or thesis.Both streams consist of graduate-level online Health Informatics courses.For specific program requirements, please use the graduate calendar of the year and term you began your studies.
- Both the on-campus and distributed stream MSc programs require a minimum of 16.5 units of course work, including a major project or thesis.
- Both streams consist of graduate-level online Health Informatics courses.
- For specific program requirements, please use the graduate calendar of the year and term you began your studies.
- Many graduate courses are offered online via distance education technologies.For on-campus students, there are some required on-campus, face-to-face courses.
- Many graduate courses are offered online via distance education technologies.
- For on-campus students, there are some required on-campus, face-to-face courses.
- All students are required to attend a two-week on-campus workshop in year one.If you are an international student, you are expected to return to your home country after the workshop.
- All students are required to attend a two-week on-campus workshop in year one.
- If you are an international student, you are expected to return to your home country after the workshop.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Step 1
Standard UVic Graduate Studies Application Package (Admission to a Master\'s degree):
You will need to obtain the appropriate transcripts, assessment reports, test scores and other documents as outlined in the application package.
If you are an international student, please visit the UVic Graduate Studies page for the information on minimum requirements, proper submission of your documents, Language proficiency, visas, and more.
Step 2
Additional materials required by Health Information Science:
1. Letter of Intent (1-2 pages) which:
provides your rationale for wanting to pursue a MSc in Health Informatics;
should include your thoughts on how you will use the knowledge learned from this program in your workplace;
your thoughts on ways the program will improve or change your career
2. Personal Resume (maximum 4 pages) which includes:
your educational background, employment history, professional/academic affiliations and other achievements such as publications or awards.
Step 3
Submit the online Graduate Studies Application Package along with the school\xc2\x92s requirements to the Graduate Admissions and Records Office (GARO).
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Victoria British Columbia
University of Victoria British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia
The University of Victoria (UVic) is a public research university located in the municipalities of Oak Bay and Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1903 as Victoria College, the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months