Master of Science in Health Informatics

Master of Science in Health Informatics

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Master of Science in Health Informatics
Duration2-2.5 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The master of science in health informatics provides students with highly specialized knowledge and skills needed to support the adoption and use of health information systems and data analytic applications for a variety of clinical, administrative, and research purposes
  • The program combines healthcare, medical, and information technology domains, and places particular emphasis on the interdisciplinary collaboration between these fields
  • This 33-39 credit graduate degree program prepares students to become health information systems specialists, health data analysts, health care managers, and consultants
  • Students will learn about emerging technologies likely to impact the delivery of health services in the future
  • The program provides a basis for students who wish to continue their education toward a doctoral degree in health informatics or a related field
  • The program consists of three concentrations: Health Data Analytics, Health Informatics Management, and Population Health Informatics
  • Graduates of the program may be employed in health information technology firms, health care/service organizations and their business partners, as well as public health entities
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2074010 INR
Hostel & Meals1020233 INR
Insurance203973 INR
Graduate New Student Fees4394 INR
Course Fees101511 INR
Total1330111 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.2 GPA
  • Applicants must hold a BA or BS degree or equivalent from an accredited university or college
  • Although the field or major is not a criterion for admission, the applicants are expected to have taken basic-level computer science/technology, mathematics, and statistics, and be familiar with these fields
  • An undergraduate grade point average of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) or above is preferred
  • Preferred applicants should have a background in information technology or health care; however, the background is not required to be admitted and succeed in the program
  • Clinicians are encouraged to apply. Furthermore, although experience is not required, applicants with at least 1 year of professional work experience in a medical or health-related organization OR 1 year of work experience in information technology in any sector are preferred
ExamsTOEFL: 88
  • With a minimum of 20 points in each section

IELTS: 6.5

PTE: 59

Additional info
  • Students who do not meet the above-mentioned entryrequirements may be required to take additional prerequisite courses
  • Students planning to change their careers are encouraged to contact an informatics advisor to discuss the program and its requirements
    • For these students, it is also particularly important to describe in the goals statement how they envision themselves in the informatics field

  • To address the needs of students affected by COVID-19, George Mason University will accept TOEFL, IELTS, SAT/ACT, and Duolingo English Test examinations are taken at home, or in accordance with the testing agency’s guidance, as official
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