Program Overview
The Health Informatics at Louisiana Tech University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 6,841 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 2,945 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Ruston, United States, United States
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
- The program is designed for individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Applicants who have not completed a bachelor\x92s degree in health information management may be required to register for additional courses. The type of additional course work will be determined after evaluation of transcripts and work experience. The Master's degree in Health Informatics does not lead to Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
IN-STATE STUDENTS must meet the following requirements:
- High School Curriculum: Regents\' Core: 19 units (from Core 4 Curriculum--see below)
- Either:
- High School Core GPA: GPA on the Core of at least 2.5 with a minimum overall ACT of 15 or SAT subscores of 450 in English and 460 in Math
- ACT/SAT: ACT composite of at least 23 or SAT subscores of 450 in English and 460 in Math with a minimum overall HS GPA of 2.0
- NO Developmental Courses Needed: Minimum ACT/SAT subscore of 18/450 in English and 19/460 in Math (Students meeting minimum admission standards except for the need for developmental courses must complete developmental courses at an institution that offers them during the summer in order to be admitted for the fall.)
OUT-OF-STATE AND HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS must meet the following requirements:
- One of the following:
- ACT/SAT: ACT composite of at least 26 or SAT subscores of 450 in English and 460 in Math with a minimum overall HS GPA of 2.0
- ACT/SAT and HS Core GPA: ACT composite of at least 23 or SAT subscores of 450 in English and 460 in Math AND HS GPA on at least 17 credits of the Core of at least 2.5
- Meet In-State Requirements: See above.
- NO Developmental Courses Needed: Minimum ACT/SAT subscore of 18/450 in English and 19/460 in Math (Students meeting minimum admission standards except for the need for developmental courses must complete developmental courses at an institution that offers them during the summer in order to be admitted for the fall.)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,841 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 2,945 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 6,841 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 2,945 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Louisiana Tech 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 Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, United States
Louisiana Tech University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-03-07
- Language English
- Duration 12 semesters
- Credits 12