Program Overview
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Informatics
The Doctor of Philosophy in Health Informatics from Temple University's Barnett College of Public Health is a 45-credit doctoral degree program that focuses on interprofessional education and practice research. This program is designed for students looking to pursue a career in academia or research in health informatics innovation.
Program Overview
Health Informatics is an interdisciplinary field incorporating healthcare, computer science, and informatics, which prepares students to contribute to the field through research, teaching, and exposure to practical health informatics challenges. The program enables students to use information technology and apply the theories and principles of computer and information science to develop customized tools for healthcare applications.
Key Areas of Focus
The Health Informatics PhD program creates a learner experience that includes:
- Clinical informatics
- Global health
- Interprofessional education
- Machine learning
- Public health
- Team science
- Translational science
Program Format & Curriculum
The Doctor of Philosophy in Health Informatics is a full-time degree program, and students have seven years to complete it. The program offers in-person and hybrid courses, providing learners with access to faculty mentors, hands-on labs, technology infrastructure, and translational real-world projects. The coursework includes classes such as:
- Application Development in Public Health
- Applications of Machine Learning for Health Informatics
- Grantsmanship in Health Research
- Principles and Practices of Health Informatics Research
Culminating events for the program include an area paper, preliminary examination, qualifying exam, dissertation proposal, and dissertation.
Related Graduate Degrees
Related graduate degrees offered by the university include:
- Computer and Information Science PhD
- Epidemiology PhD
- Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD
- Health Informatics MS
- Health Policy and Management MPH
- Health Administration MHA
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level, course load, in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. For the 2025–2026 academic year, the tuition costs are:
- Pennsylvania resident: $1,204.00 per credit
- Out-of-state: $1,649.00 per credit
Academic Support
The Barnett College of Public Health offers personalized advising services to students in each department. PhD candidates may seek academic and program support from their faculty advisors.