Overview
Key facts
The primary focus of Boston University's program is on electronic medical data generated and stored in healthcare and public health organizations. Individuals graduating from this program will have a solid knowledge of health information technology and systems—including electronic health records (EHRs)—and command of the latest medical technologies.
The Health Informatics program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Completion of a CAHIIM-accredited program is required in order to be eligible to sit for AHIMA professional HIM Certification Exams.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biomedical Sciences and Health IT
- Health Informatics
- Health Information Systems
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare
- Advanced Health Informatics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences Health Informatics View 1406 other Masters in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
National
- A completed Application for Graduate Admission
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A personal statement
- A current résumé
- Transcript(s)
- A nonrefundable application fee of $85
International
- International Student Data Form
- Authorized financial statement from a bank (original, shown in U.S. dollars)
- Copy of current I-20 and I-94, both sides (if applicable)
- Letter of financial support from a sponsor (firm, government, parents, etc.)
- Notarized English translations of all documents not in English
Tuition Fee
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International
61050 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 61050 USD for the full programme during 8 months. -
National
61050 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 61050 USD for the full programme during 8 months.
Part time:
- Courses Numbered 100–599: $520 per credit for 1–12 credits
- Courses Numbered 600–999: $955 per credit for 1–11.5 credits
Living costs for Boston
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.