Health Informatics (BS)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Duration

2 years
(4 terms)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Duration

2 years
(4 terms)

Admissions

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Application

Application Opens

October 7, 2024

Application Closes

March 1, 2025

Application System

Prerequisites

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (based on 4.0)
  • 60 credits are required to start the program.
    • Applicants with a minimum of 54 credits may also be eligible to apply.
    • Applications may be submitted while prerequisite coursework is in progress.

Prerequisite Coursework

Grade of C- (C for transfer), 3 credits minimum unless otherwise noted.

  • Computer Programming, 1 course (CS 0004, 0007, 0008, 0010, 0011, 0012, 0015, 0405 accepted)
  • Seminar in Composition*, 1 course
  • Writing Intensive, 1 course.
  • Oral Communication, 1 course. COMMRC 0520 preferred; 0310, 0500, 0510, 0530 acceptable.
  • College Algebra, 1 course. MATH 0031 or higher math required. Exemption not accepted.
  • Statistics, 1 course. STAT 0200, 1000 or 1100 required.
  • Diversity*, 1 course
  • Literature*, The Arts*, Historical Analysis*, Creative Work* or Philosophical Thinking and Ethics*, 1 course
  • Social Science*, 1 course
  • Biology, Chemistry or Physics, 1 course
  • Cross-Cultural Awareness*, Global Issues*, or Specific Geographic Region*, 1 course

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended will be required.

*See the General Education and Graduation requirements from the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.

Transcripts

Applicants are required to provide transcripts from all U.S. universities, colleges or other higher education institutions attended.

Admitted students will need to submit official transcripts to the SHRS Admissions Office prior to enrolling in classes.

Personal Statement

This is a brief statement discussing why the applicant is interested in health informatics and their professional goals including how and when they became interested in this field of study.

Applicants may also include other areas of interest, extra-curricular activities, leadership experiences and anything they have done to learn about the field of health informatics in preparation for this program. This may include sharing any experiences that have shaped their choice to enter the health care field, and how these experiences might contribute to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion.

Maximum word count of 500 words.

Technical Standards and Skills

All admitted students will be required to bring a wireless laptop with Microsoft software to class for courses that incorporate hands-on learning of computer applications and technology.