Program Overview
The Health Informatics at Loma Linda University 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 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 17,784 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,784 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: California, 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
- Writing for Healthcare Professionals
- Health-Care Information Systems
- Biostatistics
- The U.S. Health-Care System
- Data Management: Modeling and Development
- Management of Data and Information
- System Design, Implementation and Management
- Policy Development for Privacy and Security in Health-Care Systems
- Cognitive Science of Health Information Systems
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 3 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).
- Provide evidence of completion of a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited U.S. college/university or the foreign equivalent of a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree
- Provide three letters of recommendation that indicate a strong academic background and professional readiness
- Interview, if deemed necessary
- Complete the LLU application, including personal statement, and submit application fee.
- Regardless of nationality or citizenship, an applicant whose native language is not English or whose secondary education has been given outside the United State, is required to pass a test of English proficiency. Test results/scores are to be sent directly to LLU from the testing service. TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the test dates.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) may be requested and considered for GPA\xc2\x92s less than 3.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 17,784 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,784 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 17,784 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,784 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
Loma Linda University (LLU) is a private Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university in Loma Linda, California. As of 2019, the university comprises eight schools and a Faculty of Graduate...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months