Overview

The Health Informatics program at DePaul University will prepare students for a variety of careers, from health information management & Health IT to health-focused data science & analytics, as well careers focused on creating new digital therapeutics (DTx) and launching tech startups around novel innovations in digital health.

Program Core Skills

Students will be able to:

Fully understand the process for creating data-driven systems using digital technology to address health problems, both individually and at a population health level
Develop hands-on skills in AI and data science that are applicable to the healthcare space
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of health informatics technologies for specific applications
Differentiate between various types of emerging technologies (machine learning, deep learning, robotics, wearables, mHealth, smart homes, virtual reality, etc.) and understand their use in healthcare
Understand the data management and data engineering aspects necessary to create systems to support healthcare organizations

Design, create, and deploy new health technologies in the real world

Careers

Common positions for Health Informatics graduates include:

Applications Analyst
Auditor
Client Analytic Services Analyst
Client Success Manager
Clinical Data Abstractor
Clinical Project Coordinator
Data Analyst
Eligibility Consultant
IT Analyst
Intake Coordinator
Medical Billing Specialist
Quality Management Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Informatics

Big Data and NoSQL Program

Health Sector Management

Social Network Analysis
Data Warehousing
Healthcare Management in Non-Hospital Settings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

52 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete online application ($75 application fee for international applicants)

Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
Bachelor’s degree awarded from a regionally accredited institution

Test of English Proficiency (for international students)
Send official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended, one which must show the conferral of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Tuition Fees

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25558 USD / year

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25558 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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