Program Overview

Overview

The University of Cincinnati's Online Master of Health Informatics program is a multifaceted program firmly established at the intersection of information technology and health. Graduates from this program are well prepared to improve patient care, quality, efficiency, safety, and population health using information technology and systems. Integrated into the operations of all modern health care organizations, health informatics practice includes the people, processes, technology, and systems required to acquire, store, retrieve, optimize, and use health information.

Informatics is a natural transition for those in health-oriented occupations including medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, occupational therapy, and medical research. It is also a good fit for those in or looking to enter tech-savvy and technology-focused occupations related to information systems. Some professions that could thrive in the realm of health informatics include systems analysts, software developers, data analysts, information scientists, programmers, system administrators, and information security analysts.

Career

Health Informatics is a field with incredible growth potential and career opportunities are expected to expand significantly over the next few years. Pursuing your Master of Health Informatics from UC prepares you for these emerging roles and puts you in a position to seize new opportunities and dramatically increase your earning potential.

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Curriculum

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UC Advantages And Special Opportunities

• Accelerated - Graduate in as little as two years with the part-time option
• Relevancy- Focus on alignment with industry trends
• Balance- Pursue an education with online didactic courses
• Opportunity- Build your career at the intersection of health, data, and technology
• Experience- Interact with faculty experienced in health informatics and related disciplines

MHI Program Highlights

• Built around Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) competencies
• Emphasis on data management and analytics, and well-rounded curriculum with project management, leadership, interprofessional collaboration emphasis, team-work, information privacy and security, human factors topics, and workflow analysis.
• Coursework is 100% online
• Low faculty-to-student ratio – personalized coaching and feedback
• Flexible scheduling – designed for busy, working professionals
• No GRE or GMAT required for admission
• No healthcare or IT background or experience required
• Award-winning, well-rounded curriculum with real-world relevance
• Access to UC’s expansive healthcare network
• Professional networking opportunities and unique practicum experience
• Affordable tuition with a significant return on investment

Special Programs

Health Information Security Certificate

The University of Cincinnati Health Information Security certificate allows you to gain a unique specialization in an area with increasing importance due to electronic health records and federal guidelines that demand greater efficiency in healthcare organizations.

Accelerated Health Informatics Program

The Health Information Management (HIM) + Master of Health Informatics (MHI) Accelerated program is open to eligible students currently enrolled in the Health Information Management bachelor's degree program. This program allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree while also fulfilling coursework toward achieving a master's degree in Health Informatics.

IT Accelerated Program

The School of Information Technology (SoIT) has developed a program that offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or Cybersecurity, a Master's degree, and co-ops in an accelerated time frame.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework (if applicable)
• Two letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s academic readiness for graduate-level work, work ethic, and habits, and the applicant’s communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resume/CV of personal, professional, and educational background
• Letter of Intent : Two-page (double-spaced) or one-page (single-spaced) narrative summarizing the following:
  • What motivated you to pursue a graduate degree in Health Informatics?
  • Why are you interested in applying to UC’s MHI program?
  • What are your short and long-term goals? How will this degree help you attain those goals? Please treat this as a written interview – explain any inconsistencies in your resume, transcripts, etc.

Fast Track Admission

Automatic admission into the MS of Health Informatics program for students who completed a bachelor's degree from UC within the past five years.

Requirements:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (for courses completed at UC)
• Earned 4-year undergraduate degree from UC
• Must complete the Online Graduate Application and select the "fast-track" option
• Students who meet the above requirements will be automatically admitted to the program

Transferring To UC

Transfer Policy

If you are considering transferring courses to the MHI graduate program, please review the transfer credit policy.

International Student Requirements

Transcripts for a degree received outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a member of the NACES organization of transcript evaluators.

Program can be completed from abroad (no student visa for distance learning).

Minimum score requirements for the following:

• Duolingo: 110
• PTE: 54
• TOEFL: 80
• IELTS: 6.5

Graduation Requirements

Completion of the 33 program credits including 6 hours of practicum.

A 3.0 GPA is required to graduate.

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

University of Cincinnati’s Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program is CAHIIM accredited and the first accredited MHI program in the state of Ohio.

The Health Informatics accreditor of University of Cincinnati is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Master degree in Health Informatics has been reaffirmed through 2029. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at ; or by email at .