Program Overview
The Health Informatics at University of Cincinnati 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
- Tuition: USD 739 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 724 (Tuition (Module)) — 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
The Master of Health Informatics (MHI) Degree Program totals 33 credit hours and can be completed in as little as 24 months. UC Online takes an interdisciplinary, multi-faceted approach with courses focused on healthcare, information technology, data analytics and leadership development.
Program faculty includes world-renowned professors from UC’s top-ranked Analytics Program at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business and award-winning, leading industry experts. This uniquely blended, well-balanced, relevant curriculum prepares students to take on a wide variety of high-paying roles within the healthcare, business and technology industries.
Students must complete the program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be eligible to graduate. The program consists of 10 courses and 1 practicum, designed to provide valuable professional experience.
Health Information Security Certificate
Students enrolled in the Master of Health Informatics program will have the opportunity to earn the Health Information Security Certificate. To complete this additional certificate, students will take three of the required courses (HI 7001, HI 7010, HI 7030) as part of the master’s program, then three additional courses (IT 7020C) and two elective courses (not counted towards your master’s degree) that are required to earn the graduate certificate. Electives can be substituted if approved by the Program Director, Victoria Wangia-Anderson.
| Course | Title/Description | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| HI 7001 | Healthcare and Public Health Landscape This course focuses on U.S. healthcare and public health topics such as healthcare delivery, public health services, performance, organization, financing and technology. Key emerging global health topics are taught. The course introduces key public policy impacting health and healthcare,such as policy advocating for patient-centered care, efficiency, quality and safety. The course introduces the role of health information technology and electronic health information sharing. This course also introduces and compares key healthcare quality initiatives. |
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