Overview
Graduates in the Health Informatics program of the University of Kansas Medical Center will be prepared for entry and mid-level positions with hospital or clinic informatics departments, electronic health record (EHR) vendors, public health organizations, and as consultants and/or staff in organizations that specialize in knowledge management. Graduates also have the skills to enter the growing field of health information exchange, which includes regional health information organizations and the emerging personal health records. In addition to a foundation in applied health informatics, special skills will be acquired in organizational change, project management and impact evaluation.
Curriculum
Our students come from varied backgrounds and share a wide range of experiences. Students enrolling in the health informatics program complete 40 credits hours. The curriculum is divided into three required cores: informatics, leadership, and research. In addition, students select a discipline on which to focus: clinical, health policy & management, public health, or project management. The student and adviser will develop a plan of study that meets the career goals of the student. The majority of the courses are online. The program concludes with a research project and a practicum that provides hands-on experience and an opportunity for students to take advantage of the resources at numerous clinical and business sites.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Health Informatics
- Transforming of Health Care through Use of Information Systems and Technology
- Theory and Practice
- Abstraction and Modeling of Health Care Information
- Knowledge Management in Health Care
- The Social Context for Health Care Policy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
40 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Informatics & Information Sciences Health Sciences Health Informatics View 2396 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- A graduate-level statistics course (may be completed prior to admission or during the first semester of enrollment)
- Online Application
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges or universities that you have attended.
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Resident cardholders. International students requiring F-1 or J-1 student visas are not eligible to apply, due to U.S. immigration regulations.
- Three letters of reference on the forms provided in the application packet.
- Resume. Submit your resume with your online application.
- Personal statement.
- An informational on-campus or telephone interview with a program representative.
- $75 application fee (non-refundable).
Tuition Fee
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International
20000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1000 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
20000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1000 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
8980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 449 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Kansas City
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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