Health Data Science, M.S. Accelerated Program
Program Overview
Designed for SLU students demonstrating academic success in health information management, this accelerated program allows students to combine a B.S. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Information Management with an M.S. in Health Data Science. Students retain undergraduate status, financial aid and tuition rates until the B.S. degree is conferred. At that time, students attain graduate student status, pay graduate tuition and become eligible for graduate assistantships.
Saint Louis University
Overview:
Saint Louis University (SLU) is a Jesuit Catholic university with a rich history spanning over 200 years. It is known for its commitment to academic excellence, student-centered approach, and research-driven environment. SLU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, health sciences, law, medicine, nursing, and more.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
SLU provides a vibrant and supportive campus community with a strong emphasis on student involvement. Students can participate in a variety of clubs, organizations, and activities, including athletics, service learning, and cultural events. The university also offers resources for student well-being, such as counseling services and wellness programs.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Excellence:
SLU is recognized for its high-quality academic programs and dedicated faculty.Experiential Learning:
The university emphasizes hands-on learning through internships, research opportunities, and study abroad programs.Supportive Community:
SLU fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where students can connect with peers, faculty, and staff.Billiken Promise:
This program offers admitted undergraduate students a range of benefits, including virtual internships, guaranteed study abroad opportunities, and flexible scholarships.Academic Programs:
SLU offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate:
94 bachelor's degree programsGraduate:
88 master's degree programsProfessional:
Programs in law, medicine, and other fieldsThe university is particularly known for its strengths in the following areas:
Health Sciences:
Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and other related fieldsBusiness:
Finance, Marketing, Management, and EntrepreneurshipLaw:
Legal studies and practiceArts and Sciences:
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural SciencesOther:
SLU has a beautiful residential campus located in Midtown St. Louis, Missouri. The university also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, offering study abroad opportunities for students.
Entry Requirements:
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
- Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with Saint Louis University and the Doisy College of Health Sciences.
- Students can declare their interest to the accelerated program to their advisor up until the sixth semester.
- No earlier than the sixth semester of collegiate study, students in the accelerated health information management concentration to M.S. health data science track submit a letter of interest to the Health Information Management Program.
