Program Overview
The Health Informatics at Marshall 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 8,955 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,710 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Huntington, 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 Role of EHR and PHR
- Health Quality and Safety
- Health Informatics Praticum
- Legal and Regulatory Environment for Health Care and Informatics
- Research Methods and Data Analytics for Health Informatics
- Independent Study
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).
- A minimum over-all grade point average of 3.30.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.30 in a CIT major in IST course work.
- Permission from the Director of Health Informatics (master\xc2\x92s program) and the Director of Integrated Science and Technology (undergraduate program).
- The GRE requirement for the MS-HI is required upon acceptance into the MS-HI, but not for required for undergraduate AMD applicants.
Note: Admission into the MS in Health Informatics is not guaranteed through the AMD program; it is contingent on successful completion of the first four semesters of the IST program with a GPA of 3.3 or greater.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,955 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,710 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,955 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,710 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Marshall 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 Marshall University
Marshall University
Huntington, United States
Marshall 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- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 33