Program Overview

Health Information Science

Health Information Science is the study of how health data is collected, stored, and communicated, and how this data is processed into health information suitable for administrative and clinical decision-making. The field also explores how computer and telecommunications technology can be applied to support these processes.

Degree Programs Offered

• Health Informatics (MSc)
• Health Informatics (PhD)
• Health Terminology and Interoperability Standards (GCE)

Quick Facts

Program options:

• Masters
• Doctorate
• Certificate
• Distance

Program delivery:

• On-campus
• Distance/Off-campus
• Other: Online (MSc, PhD, GCE)

Dynamic learning:

• Co-op optional

Areas of Focus

• Health information systems planning, design, implementation, and evaluation
• Health terminology standards
• Human factors in health care
• Health data science and AI
• Mobile health and consumer health information
• Health information systems safety

Faculties and Departments

• Faculty of Health
• School of Health Information Science

The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to identify what information and data are needed and used to make effective healthcare decisions by doctors, nurses, hospital administrators, government planners, and other healthcare professionals. The University of Victoria's program in Health Information Science is a world leader in the field, with program models implemented around the world.