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)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do students find employment quickly after graduation?

Thanks to the internship students participate in during their senior year, our students have incredible success finding employment. This past year, over 70% of the senior class had job offers lined up before graduating in the spring. Graduates of the undergraduate Health Informatics program are competitive applicants and learn both soft and technical skills needed to thrive in their future careers.

What types of jobs do students find with this degree?

You can find a dedicated list of our students’ career outcomes by visiting our Outcomes
page! These range from systems and data analyst roles to consultant positions and more. Depending on their specific interests, our students find success in a variety of health care and IT fields.

I’ve heard experience in this field is very important for securing employment. Are there internships or experience opportunities I can participate in?

Yes, every student in the program will participate in an internship during their senior year. Students will work with the department’s clinical education coordinator to find internships that best suit their interests and career goals.

If I don’t have any background or experience with data analytics and IT, should I even consider the Health Informatics program?

Yes, our Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics program was designed with students like you in mind. Only one computer programming course is required before enrolling. For a full list of prerequisite requirements, visit our Admissions page.

Can students complete a second major while in the program?

Students interested in completing a second major, or dual degree, are required to complete 150 credits to graduate. If students are interested in completing a dual degree, they will need to complete the bulk of their major requirements before or after completing the Health Informatics degree due to the schedule and workload of the program.

Will this program work with the schedule of a student athlete?

Student athletes may receive accommodations when they need to participate in events that conflict with the program’s schedule. Students will need to work with faculty members ahead of time to coordinate any missed classes, coursework, etc.