Program Overview
The Health Informatics at Northeastern 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 35,640 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boston, 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
- Health & Medicine for Non-Clinicians
- Introduction to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems
- The American Healthcare System
- Health Informatics \x96 complete two courses:
- Creation and Application of Medical Knowledge
- Data Management in Healthcare
- Theoretical Foundations in Personal Health Informatics
- Evaluating Healthcare Quality
- Patient Engagement Informatics and Analytics
- Public Health Surveillance and Informatics
- Quantifying the Value of Informatics
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).
Health Informatics MS degree candidates are required to hold a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university. Students typically have at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, but we also recognize work experience in demonstrating a candidate\xc2\x92s readiness for graduate coursework.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 35,640 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 35,640 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northeastern 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 Northeastern University
Northeastern University
Boston, United States
Northeastern 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 2021-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-26
- Language English
- Duration 24 months