Program Overview

Masters in Health Informatics, MS

Join one of the fastest-growing industries in the country with a Master's Degree in Health Informatics

Combine your interests in healthcare, business and technology to earn a data-focused master’s degree in Health Informatics. Health Informatics is changing healthcare for the better, enabling limitless possibilities in analyzing trends, making predictions, monitoring outcomes and improving patient healthcare.

This 2-year, 36-credit hour program consists of online and/or in-person classes on the Chicago campus. Admissions are open for fall and spring start dates. The full-time, in-person course delivery meets F1 visa requirements and is STEM designated.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Official or unofficial transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities in the United States
• GPA of 2.75 or above
• Computer literacy

Sample Health Informatics Courses

• Principles in Health Informatics
• Healthcare Theory and Social Organizational Issue
• HIN Data Visualization
• Python Programming
• Ethics and Health Informatics Law

This program is a 36 credit hour program. View the catalog for more information.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in healthcare facilities such as medical clinics, long-term care facilities, data science and web development companies, doctor’s offices and Fortune 500 companies that handle health insurance, human resources, medical billing and medical oversight. Some job titles include:

• Healthcare Data Analyst
• Clinical Informatics Specialist
• Clinical Data Digital Health Analyt
• Healthcare Fraud Investigator
• Clinical Data Manager
• Health Informatics Officer
• Medical Informaticist
• Research Data Manager
• Data Scientist
• Research Informatics Associate
• Health Data Engineer
• Quality Informatics Lead
• Translational Bioinformatics Associate

Why Roosevelt for Your Health Informatics Masters

Flexible Course Options

Come to our downtown Chicago campus or select an online model to learn alongside your career.

Cohorts Start every Fall and Spring Semester

Students take two 8-week and one 16-week course each semester and stay with their cohort. This allows networking opportunities with other students. Students have one or two summer sessions for professional development opportunities.

Gain Practical Experience

All students complete either an internship or an applied research project allowing them to showcase their skills to potential employers.