Health Informatics University of Toronto

Overview

The Health Informatics programme at the University of Toronto provides students with the strategic perspective and technical expertise required to lead digital transformation within the modern healthcare landscape. Delivered by the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, the curriculum bridges the gap between clinical practice, technology, and policy-making.

Students engage with a multidisciplinary approach that addresses the complexities of contemporary health systems. The programme ensures that graduates are equipped to design and manage advanced informatics solutions that serve clinicians, patients, and vendors alike. By focusing on evidence-informed research, the course prepares professionals to enhance system efficiency and patient outcomes.

Why Health Informatics at the University of Toronto?

The University of Toronto offers a unique environment where students learn from the foremost researchers and practitioners influencing the Canadian healthcare system. The programme is hosted by the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, which is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach and its role in training the nation's health leaders.

A distinctive feature of the programme is the choice between two tailored pathways. The Regular MHI option is an in-person experience for those starting their careers, while the Executive MHI option provides a flexible online delivery model for experienced professionals. The executive route includes intensive on-campus residencies, allowing students to maintain career momentum while gaining specialised knowledge.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 50530 per year
• National fee: CAD 10070 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum covers a broad range of digital health subjects, from foundational business analysis to advanced technical governance. Modules may include:

• Health Informatics
• Information Governance
• Interoperability
• Cybersecurity
• Business Analysis
• Knowledge Management
• Data Analytics
• Digital Health Policy

Careers with Health Informatics

Graduates of the programme are prepared for high-impact leadership roles across the healthcare sector. The training focuses on developing change agents capable of influencing policy and implementing substantial system improvements. Alumni often find success as health informatics specialists, policy influencers, and digital health consultants.

The programme's emphasis on real-world experience and industry networking ensures that students are ready to step into roles within government agencies, hospital networks, and private health-tech firms. By mastering the needs of multiple stakeholders, graduates become essential assets in the ongoing evolution of global healthcare delivery.