Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Health Informatics and Analytics (MHIA) program is designed for individuals with a background in public health or healthcare who wish to advance their knowledge in computer science and health informatics. This online program can be completed full-time in 4 terms (16 months) or part-time in 3 years and one term (48 months).

Program Highlights

• Hands-on experience in a professional setting through an experiential practicum.
• Online program with flexibility to accommodate full- or part-time workloads, catering to professional and academic goals.

Specialization Options

• Advanced Analytics
• Health Informatics

Program Details

Department/School

The program is offered by the School of Public Health Sciences.

Faculty

The program falls under the Faculty of Health.

Admit Term(s)

Admission is available for the Fall term (September - December).

Delivery Mode

The program is delivered online.

Program Type

It is a Master's, Professional program.

Length of Program

The program can be completed in 16 months (full-time) or 48 months (part-time).

Registration Option(s)

Students can register as full-time or part-time.

Study Option(s)

The program involves coursework.

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September). All required documentation, including academic references, must be submitted on or before this date. It is recommended to apply by January 18 to allow adequate time to upload supporting documents.

Admission Requirements

• An overall 75% average in a four-year undergraduate degree program in a health or related field from a recognized educational institution.
• Experience in the health informatics or digital health field is considered an asset.
• Evidence of training in logical thinking processes, demonstrated by passing an undergraduate course(s) in areas such as mathematics, statistics, or computer science.
• Admission is competitive, and meeting the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission.

Degree Requirements

Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses anticipated as part of completing the degree.

Application Materials

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Indicating past academic and professional experience.
• Program-Specific Questions (PSQ): Completed through a form in the online application.
• Transcript(s)
• References: Two references are required.
  • One from an academic source, unless more than 5 years have elapsed since the applicant last registered in a university course, in which case both references can be from professional sources. At least one of the professional referees must comment specifically on the applicant's academic abilities.
  • One professional reference from a relevant paid or volunteer work experience.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0). The School of Public Health Sciences does not consider international applications with English language proficiency scores below the minimum requirements.

Tuition and Fees

Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for the program. Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.