Program Overview
The Health Informatics at University of San Francisco 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 1,340 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,340 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: San Francisco, 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
- Computer Science for Health Informatics Professionals
- Perspectives on Health Informatics
- Ethics & Policy Considerations in Health & Bioinformatics
- Statistical Computing for Biomedical Data Analytics
- Clinical and Business Context for Medical Informatics
- Bioinformatics
- Biomedical signal processing and time series analysis
- Master\x92s Project in Health Informatics
- Computer Science for Health Informatics Professionals
- Perspectives on Health Informatics
- Semantic Org. of Health Info. and Data Standards
- Legal and Security Issues in Health Informatics
- Clinical Decision Support and Data Analytics
- Statistical Computing for Biomedical Data Analytics
- Projects in Statistical Computing for Biomedical Data Analytics
- Master\x92s Project in Health Informatics
- Mobile Health Application Design and Development
- Biomedical signal processing and time series analysis
- Master\x92s Project in Health Informatics
- Natural Language Processing for Healthcare
- Digital Health Entrepreneurship
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 completed\xc2\xa0online\xc2\xa0application and fee.
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s Degree:\xc2\xa0A Bachelor\'s degree is required.\xc2\xa0While no specific undergraduate degree is required, a degree in a quantitative field such as engineering, business, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or information technology, or a clinical degree (MD, Nursing, Doctor of Physical Therapy) with some programming and math is ideal. Alternatively, strong work experience with data or analytics may be used.
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
- Minimum GPA 3.0 usually expected.
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Professional r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9
- Evidence of quantitative aptitude:\xc2\xa0grade of B or higher in Calculus I, a Computer Programming course (usually Java, C/C++, or Python) or strong GRE quantitative scores*
- Knowledge of and commitment to healthcare\xc2\xa0as evidenced by coursework in clinical disciplines (nursing, medicine, other health-related professions), biomedical sciences, or work experience is highly desirable.
- Statement of career goals and professional aspirations. Please respond to the prompt:\xc2\xa0"Why do you want to pursue a graduate program in Health and Biomedical Informatics?"
- For international students only:\xc2\xa0A Certificate of Finance, a passport copy, and TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic test scores. Refer to the\xc2\xa0International Graduate Student Admission page\xc2\xa0for test score requirements and additional information.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,340 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,340 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,340 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,340 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of San Francisco 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 University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, United States
University of San Francisco is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months