Overview
This framework allows you to understand both informatics and analytics related to the process of transforming data into information, knowledge, and then insight. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between asking and answering research and business questions, all within the context of healthcare. In the Health Data Informatics and Analytics program of the University of Denver, you’ll learn how to collaborate, organize projects, and formulate real-life solutions to existing healthcare industry issues.
Skills You'll Learn
- Appraise healthcare and health industry informatics tools as they relate to healthcare reform
- Recommend project designs for healthcare informatics and analytics-based studies
- Develop action plans that bring together professionals from IT, clinical, and business to solve healthcare industry challenges
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Health Data Informatics and Analytics
Informatics is the fastest-growing field within the healthcare industry, according to Health Economics.
Employment in health informatics is projected to grow nearly 22% through 2022, much faster than other professions, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
While demand for health informatics professionals continues to grow, there is a significant shortage of qualified workers, according to research from Burning Glass.
Job Titles
- Chief Medical Information Officer
- Health Information Management Director
- Chief Information Manager
- Health Information Resource Manager
- Health Information System Application Designer
- Clinical Analyst
- Informatics Specialist Consultant
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Health Informatics Communication
- Healthcare Workflow and Gap Analysis
- Healthcare Finance
- Experiential Learning in Health Informatics
- Healthcare Data and Delivery by Perspective
- Healthcare Ethics and Biostatistics
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 18 months
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Credits
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Disciplines
Health Sciences Data Science & Big Data Health Informatics View 158 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Earned a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous undergraduate work or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.
- English Proficiency.
- No GRE or GMAT Scores.
- Application Form.
- The $75 application fee is currently being waived for all applicants.
- Official Transcripts.
- Photocopy of Current Passport.
- A personal statement (two-pages double-spaced, 450-500 words) is required and should be submitted via the application status page.
- Résumé.
- Please submit an official copy of your final diploma or final degree certificate along with all appropriate official translations.
- Financial Verification Form.
Tuition Fee
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National
23808 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35712 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
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.