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
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences Health Informatics View 2226 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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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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
63798 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 8 months. -
National
63798 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 8 months. -
In-State
63798 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 63798 USD per year 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.
Financing
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Scholarships Information
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