Overview
The Health Informatics program of Michigan Technological University requires 30 credits of course work and/or research for the MS degree. The program offers core courses and three specializations. Students declare a specialization on admission to the graduate program and a comprehensive plan of study for each individual is formulated as they enter the program.
What you'll work on
You'll dive deep into the multidisciplinary field of informatics, decision support systems, telemedicine, ethics, security and privacy of data, consumer health informatics, interoperability, health development, international health care systems, and translational research informatics. You'll design and implement innovative applications and promote new technologies to improve health care. Choose one of three specializations in addition to core courses in healthcare information, security, and privacy; imaging informatics; healthcare data informatics.
Where you'll work
Our research centers and laboratories serve as critical resources, incubators, and testing grounds for world-changing ideas and innovations. You'll also work in one of nine community clinics for exposure in a variety of health care settings, such as primary, in-patient, ambulatory, behavioral health, community, and regional initiatives.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Security and Privacy
- Artificial Intelligence in Health
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Designing Security Systems
- Population Health Management and Monitoring
- Clinical Decision Support Modeling
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Apply at least a semester in advance of projected admission to improve your chances of receiving funding.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Informatics & Information Technology Health Administration Health Informatics View 224 other Masters in Health Informatics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Résumé / Curriculum vitae
- Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
- No GRE Required
- TOEFL: Recommended Score of 79 iBT
- IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of 6.5
Tuition Fee
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International
23332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23332 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
23332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23332 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Houghton
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Financing
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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