Overview

The Health Sciences - Health Informatics M.Sc. at Georgia State University provides students with the essential expertise required to lead in the rapidly evolving field of healthcare data management. This programme focuses on the trends and insights found within vast healthcare datasets to improve clinical outcomes and organisational service delivery. Students benefit from a curriculum that bridges the gap between information technology and clinical practice.

Why Health Sciences - Health Informatics at Georgia State University?

One of the most distinctive features of this programme is its interdisciplinary teaching model, where students learn from expert faculty in both health informatics and nursing. This collaborative approach ensures a holistic understanding of the technological challenges facing modern healthcare systems. The programme is delivered 100% online, offering a mix of asynchronous, work-at-your-own-pace classes and scheduled synchronous sessions to accommodate working professionals.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 450 per credit
National fee: USD 450 per credit
Local fee: USD 450 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on foundational, contextual, and interactional competencies within the health sciences. Modules may include:

Health Informatics
Nursing Informatics
Healthcare Delivery, Management and Planning
Rehabilitation Sciences
Workforce Development in Health Professions
Ethical Principles in Healthcare
Healthcare Enterprise and Business Practices
Scientific Research in Health Journals
Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Careers with Health Sciences - Health Informatics

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles that involve the design, development, and adoption of IT-based innovations in the medical sector. The programme equips students for various specialised positions across the healthcare and technology industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts in Health Informatics
Database Systems in Healthcare
Health Information Technology
Health Data Analytics
Healthcare Project Management
Quality Improvement in Healthcare Environments
Health Information Security
Case Studies in Healthcare: Law and Ethics for Healthcare Professionals

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences Health Informatics View 474 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
Two letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable of the applicant’s professional and academic abilities.
Current resume including education, work experience and professional development, professional and/or community activities, research and publications.
Official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), for applicants whose native language is not English.
A personal statement identifying your educational/professional goals and the purpose for applying to the specific graduate option.
A bachelor’s degree in any field with at least two years experience in a healthcare or information technology (IT) setting.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16200 USD / year

≈ 16200 USD / year
Out-of-State

16200 USD / year

≈ 16200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16200 USD / year

≈ 16200 USD / year

Additional Details

$660 per semester online learning fee (if enrolled in 6 or more credit hours)

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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