Program Overview
The Health Informatics (MHI) at Dalhousie University is a MHI 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 (MHI) 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
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: CAD 20,180 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,715 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Informatics (MHI) 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
- Introduction to Health Informatics
- Statistics for Health Informatics
- Health Information Flow and Use
- Health Information Systems and Issues
- Fundamentals of Clinical Care for Non-Clinicians
- Networks and the Web for Health Informatics
- Research Methods
- Health Information Flow and Standards
- Knowledge Management for Health Informatics
- IT Project Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. An undergraduate degree in a health profession or in an information technology area is necessary.
It is also recommended to have university courses in statistics and computer programming. Preference is given to students with two years experience in the field (information technology or health professions).
A paper-based TOEFL score of at least 600 (or the equivalent score on a comparable test) is required of applicants whose native language is not English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 20,180 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,715 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 20,180 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,715 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dalhousie 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 Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Canada
public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
