Overview

Health Information Science from Western University - Canada will provide students with a fundamental knowledge in health and health care, including public health, health policy, and clinical health care, combined with expertise in knowledge organization and management, knowledge translation, patient information seeking behaviour and information ethics and policy.

Graduates with Health Information Science from Western University - Canada will:

draw valid conclusions based upon sound analysis of reliable data and analyse major problems of the discipline in a spirit of creativity and critical inquiry;

engage in and lead development of critical analysis of principles and techniques of research in the area;

understand existing and emerging sources of recorded health information in its many forms;

understand, through examination of relevant research, the needs of particular health user groups (e.g., health policy makers, health professionals, health vendors, patients, advocates and members of the public);

understand the theoretical underpinnings and current issues associated with the study and application of knowledge translation in health;

understand existing and emerging technologies in health information management applications / health informatics;

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Informatics

Perspectives in Knowledge Translation

Quantitative Research Methods

Statistics for Health & Rehab Sciences
Electives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

8

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TOEFL^® IBT

107

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Duolingo English Test

115

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

Health Sciences Health Informatics View 16 other Masters in Health Informatics in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

8

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TOEFL^® IBT

107

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115

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours B.HSc., B.Sc., BA or equivalent from an accredited university.

78% overall average in the last two-full time years of the undergraduate degree.

Biographical information

Contact information

Statement of academic intent

Electronic transcripts from Ontario universities/colleges

Professional background

Referee information

Proficiency in English Scores

Application fee

A sample of written work

List of publications

References

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18582 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9291 CAD per semester during 12 months.
National

5776 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2888 CAD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for London

1037 - 1625 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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