Online Health Informatics Degree :: Accredited Universities

Health Informatics is a discipline at the intersection of information science, computer science, and healthcare. Health informaticians transform health care by analyzing, designing, implementing, and evaluating information and communication systems that enhance individual and population health outcomes, improve patient care, and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics is an inter-disciplinary program, with courses from Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, and Health Informatics.

Entry Requirements

Students applying for entry into King University bachelor’s programs must meet the following requirements:
• A minimum of a 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale and the equivalent of 60 semester hours or an associate degree.
• Students with less than a 2.2 GPA may be considered and accepted on a conditional basis provided they are able to demonstrate a significant rationale as to why they feel they will succeed in the program.
• A completed “Plan of Study” to document how those students who need extra courses to meet the required 124 credits for graduation will earn additional credits. Students with 45 to 60 hours may apply for admission; however, they must meet with a King University Student Support Specialist to develop a specific written plan that outlines how they will complete the program. This plan must be in place prior to registration of classes.

Other Fees

Books = $1,340

Miscellaneous = $3,182

Technology Fee: $100 fee per course (included in the Total Tuition).

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The MSc Health Informatics is designed to provide a specialist qualification in health informatics, addressing a wide range of operational care and management perspectives.
It illustrates principles across the health and social care sector, taking theory into practice. It is ideal for demonstrating competence in informatics to support the care domain and contributing towards meeting continuing professional development goals.

The learning outcomes for this postgraduate course are related to Health Informatics National Occupational Standards and the Key Skills Framework. The MSc in Health Informatics consists of core modules in health informatics, research methods, study skills, with optional modules and a dissertation. The distance learning course is delivered using eLearning.

Entry Requirements

The course team welcome applicants without the formal qualifications, and each application will be assessed individually through interview and evidence provided by the candidate.

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This CILIP-accredited course is aimed at health care professionals who want to improve services in their sector by getting more out of information and communication technologies.

The course is taught online, using web-based software to deliver lectures and tutorials, so you can study from home or from work. For the first two years, you'll take taught modules. In the final year you'll complete a research dissertation, supervised by an academic.

You need to come to Sheffield for a three-day induction before the course starts, and again before you begin your dissertation. For the rest of the time, you could be based anywhere in the world.

Entry Requirements

You'll need at least a 2.1 in a science, technology, medical or health subject. If you don’t have a degree but you have a lot of relevant work experience, you could apply to take the certificate or the diploma. If you make good progress, you could go on to the full MSc.

English language requirements: overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

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Health Informatics is the multidisciplinary scientific field concerned with the acquisition, storage, retrieval, communication, and optimal use of health information for problem solving and decision-making. Health Informatics has as its driving goals the improvement of health and healthcare, and the advancement of the biomedical and health sciences. The Health Informatics course will enable participants to enhance their professional skills with applications of emergent technologies in the health workplace. The course focuses on the principles governing the management of health information and health knowledge, and considers these principles in relation to the roles of patients and of the different professions involved in delivering healthcare (clinical, technical and managerial).

Entry Requirements

Applicants will normally: possess an honours degree of class (2:1) or above (awarded by a United Kingdom university) or equivalent; have a minimum of one year working professional experience in a public health role, community, government setting, or similar. Most students are already working full-time in a related area. For those with a professional qualification, Accreditation of Prior Achievement (APA) will be considered.
Students whose first language is not English require either:

IELTS level 7.0 overall with level 7.0 in reading and writing specifically

or

TOEFL 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based) or minimum of 100 (Internet-based test)

or

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Grade B

We will also require two references, a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae (CV) and evidence of existing Higher Educational Qualifications.

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Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management - Health Informatics degree offers instruction in the business and administrative side of the healthcare industry, including, but not limited to, patient access, revenue cycle management, project management, economics of healthcare, and fundamentals of marketing and human resource management. The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management degree program with a concentration in Health Informatics is designed to help students obtain the didactic theory and hands-on training required to pursue work in management within a healthcare industry.

Entry Requirements

Proof of high school graduation* is an admissions requirement for new undergraduate students.

Interview. Connect with an Admissions Advisor, in person or by phone, to explore your goals and confirm your decision to pursue your degree at CTU.

Apply. Submit a completed Colorado Technical University undergraduate admission application online.

Submit documentation. Submit valid proof of high school graduation or equivalency documents. Non-native speakers of English are additionally required to provide proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS or other English proficiency assessment results, prior to admission.

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