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Health Informatics

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Tuition USD 28,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Lawrence, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Health Informatics at University of Kansas 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 28,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Lawrence, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Health Informatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Health Informatics (2)\xa0(\xa0+\xa0)
  2. Transforming of Health Care through Use of Information Systems and Technology (3)\xa0(\xa0+\xa0)
  3. Health Data: Theory and Practice (3)\xa0(\xa0+\xa0)
  4. Abstraction and Modeling of Health Care Information (3)\xa0(\xa0+\xa0)
  5. Knowledge Management in Health Care (3)\xa0(\xa0+\xa0)
  6. Health Informatics Practicum (1-3)\xa0(\xa0+\xa0)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Online Application\xc2\xa0to the Graduate School
  • A\xc2\xa0bachelor\'s degree\xc2\xa0with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Official transcripts\xc2\xa0from all post-secondary colleges or universities that you have attended.\xc2\xa0 Each college or university should send these transcripts in a sealed envelope directly to the KU Center for Health Informatics, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, MS 4043, Kansas City, KS 66160 or if your institution offers electronic delivery, have transcripts sent to\xc2\xa0HealthInformatics@kumc.edu.
  • Three\xc2\xa0letters of reference\xc2\xa0on the forms provided in the application packet. Preferably, the references will be from employers, instructors, or other persons who can assess the applicant\'s academic and professional potential. Submit these references with your online application.\xc2\xa0
  • Resume.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0Submit your resume with your online application. \xc2\xa0
  • Personal statement. This is a brief essay outlining the applicant\'s reasons for wanting to pursue graduate education in health informatics, career objectives, and any other information that would help the admissions committee get to know the applicant. Submit this statement in your online application.
  • An informational\xc2\xa0interview\xc2\xa0with a Center for Health Informatics representative.\xc2\xa0 A representative will contact you to arrange this interview.
  • $60.00\xc2\xa0application fee\xc2\xa0(non-refundable). Please include your payment as directed in the online application process.
  • Satisfactory criminal\xc2\xa0background check:\xc2\xa0 After being accepted into the program, all incoming students are required to complete a background check. A one-time fee must be paid directly to the company performing the background investigation.\xc2\xa0 Instructions will be emailed to students when they are accepted to the program.
  • A\xc2\xa0graduate-level statistics course\xc2\xa0(may be completed prior to admission or during the first semester of enrollment)

    • Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 28,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 28,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Kansas 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.

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    • Start Date 2018-08-20
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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