Program Overview
The Health Informatics at Medical University of South Carolina is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Online. 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 9,126 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,126 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
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
- Students may gain firsthand experience with EHR systems, telemedicine/telehealth, patient portals, mobile technologies, and health information exchange, while collaborating with expert clinicians and researchers in the field. Graduates of the program will be prepared to assume positions as data analytics officers, clinical system analysts, health IT project managers, and chief medical/nursing information officers in hospitals, physician practices, and other healthcare settings.
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).
- At least 42 hours of our prerequisite courses must have been\ncompleted at a college or university accredited in the United States
- An international student admitted to the College must be\nproficient in English
- Applicants must be eligible to receive a Pharmacy Intern\nCertificate based on the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy requirements
- Students who have attended post-secondary educational\ninstitutions, colleges or universities outside of the United States are required\nto submit a professional credential evaluation of all work completed
- The applicant is responsible for obtaining a proper VISA, if\naccepted
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,126 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,126 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,126 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,126 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Medical University of South Carolina 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 Medical University of South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States
Medical University of South Carolina is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2005-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months