Master of Science in Health Informatics

Program Overview

Master of Science in Health Informatics

The Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program at The University of Findlay prepares students to take on emerging healthcare roles and to be successful in a fast-growing field. The program is offered in two formats, which provides our students with the flexibility to fit classes into their busy schedules. The program is offered 100 percent online or in a hybrid format, which is a combination of both online and on-campus courses.

Program Overview

• The University of Findlay's Master of Science in Health Informatics Program prepares students to take on emerging healthcare roles and to be successful in a fast-growing field.
• The program is offered in two formats, which provides our students with the flexibility to fit classes into their busy schedules.
• The program is offered 100 percent online or in a hybrid format, which is a combination of both online and on-campus courses.

Program Details

• 33 semester hours of graduate credit
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Certificate in Health Informatics

• 18 semester hours of graduate credit
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Accreditation

• The health informatics certificate program at The University of Findlay has been awarded initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
• The certificate program accreditation has been affirmed through 2030.

Career Opportunities

• A career in health informatics is an excellent option for individuals who are looking to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry but are not necessarily interested in the clinical care of patients.
• Health informatics professionals bridge the gap between clinical and IT work in healthcare.
• According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 20 percent from 2016 to 2026, which is a much faster rate than other occupations.

Specialization Areas

• Biomedical Informatics
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Genomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Biomarkers
• Imaging Informatics
• Clinical informatics
• Consumer informatics
• Public health/population informatics
• Telemedicine and mobile computing informatics

Dual Degree

• Students pursuing a Pharm.D. can also earn a Master of Science in Health Informatics degree through our dual degree program.

Scholarship Funding

• This degree program is eligible for Choose Ohio First scholarship funding.

Program Recognition

• The University of Findlay is ranked as the top Online Master's in Health Informatics program in the nation for 2019, according to BestCollegeReviews.org.