Health Informatics (Traditional Research Track)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonProgram Overview
The Health Informatics (Traditional Research Track) at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 (Traditional Research Track) 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
- Location: Houston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Informatics (Traditional Research Track) 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
- [\'Credit hours must total at least 39 semester hours for all courses in the degree plan. Six of those semester credit hours will be in support courses that might not be offered by the school. Support courses could include areas such as cognitive sciences from Texas A & M University, computer science from Rice University, mathematics from the University of Houston, measurement courses from The University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston, or courses studying health care outcomes from The University of Texas School of Public Health at Houston. Each student follows a degree plan developed with an advising committee. A total of 39 semester credit hours must be completed prior to graduation.\', \'A full-time student in the program in health informatics has up to four years (12 semesters) from the time of entry to complete the required course work. A part-time student has up to eight years (24 semesters) from the time of entry to complete the required course work. Continuous enrollment is required unless approval from the advising committee is obtained. A maximum of one year of an approved leave of absence will be allowed for continuance in the program. If more than one year of leave occurs, the student must apply for readmission to the program.\', \'Each course with an HI prefix in the Health Informatics degree plan is a graduate-level course and should be passed with a grade of "B" or better. Only one course grade of "C" is allowed. The minimum grade point average (GPA) required for graduation is 3.0 on all HI courses.\']
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).
- Application Form
- $60 Application Fee
- Baccalaureate or higher degree
- Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended (international applicants see additional requirements following the table)
- Grade Point Average (GPA): no minimum GPA requirement. Majority of successful applicants have a GPA of 3.0 or greater
- Please note: Students on a F-1 student visa are not eligible to enroll in the Master of Science in Applied Health Informatics program. F1 sponsorship is available for students in the Master of Science in Traditional Research Health Informatics program
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
- The majority of successful applicants to our master\'s program have individual GRE scores (quantitative, verbal and analytical) in the 40th percentile or higher
- Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae
- Three Letters of reference from educators & employers
- Two page, double spaced Goal Statement.
- Please note: Current students in the certificate program applying to the master\'s program should complete at least 3 classes before applying. It is also recommended that at least one of the reference letters be from an SBMI faculty member.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, United States
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months