Program Overview

University of Alabama at Birmingham Health Informatics Program

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers a Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program, which is designed to prepare students for a thriving career in Health Informatics. The program is offered by the Department of Health Services Administration in the School of Health Professions.

Program Overview

The MSHI program at UAB is a 24-month program that can be completed online with limited residential requirements. The program is designed for working professionals and does not require a background in healthcare or IT. The curriculum is built with busy professionals in mind, and students can specialize in one of four academic tracks: Data Analytics, User Experience, Artificial Intelligence, or Research.

Program Details

• The program is 100% online with two residential visits required each year.
• No GRE is required for admission.
• No healthcare background is required.
• The program is designed for working professionals.
• Students can earn their master's degree in 24 months.
• The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Academic Tracks

The MSHI program at UAB offers four academic tracks:

• Data Analytics
• User Experience
• Artificial Intelligence
• Research

Admission Requirements

• A course in statistics with a B or better, taken within the last 5 years.
• Either a course or working knowledge in SQL.
• No prerequisites other than the above requirements.

Career Opportunities

The MSHI program at UAB is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers, including:

• Health Informatics Specialists
• Clinical Informatics Analysts
• Health Informatics Consultants
• Chief Medical Information Officers

Accreditation

The Health Informatics program at UAB is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The program's accreditation has been reaffirmed through 2027.

Program Outcomes

• 100% of respondents would recommend the UAB MSHI program to others.
• 98% student retention rate.
• 90% 2-year graduation rate.
• 100% of respondents are employed in Health Informatics within six months of graduation.
• 100% of respondents are satisfied with the quality of teaching throughout the program.
• 100% of respondents are satisfied with the overall experience in the MSHI program.

Giving Opportunities

There are several giving opportunities available to support the MSHI program at UAB, including:

• Alabama Chapter of HIMSS Sponsored Travel Award
• Alabama HIMSS President's Endowed Award in Health Informatics
• Terrell W. Herzig Endowed Award in Health Informatics
• William W. Featheringill Endowed Scholarship
• Sara S. Grostick Endowed Award

Program FAQs

• What is the program accreditation?
  • The Health Informatics program at UAB is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
• What are my potential job opportunities with this degree?
  • The MSHI program at UAB is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in Health Informatics.
• I already work in the health informatics industry. Why should I complete this program?
  • A degree in Health Informatics can help you gain skills and advance your career in the field.