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Master of Health Informatics

Governors State University

University Park, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

An interdisciplinary master's joining health science and computer science for clinical, Technical and business roles.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Health Informatics and design and evaluate computational solutions
Use relevant digital tools
And interpret technical evidence.

Career outcomes

Health-related professional roles

Curriculum

Core requirements are introduction to health informatics and health information systems and the American healthcare system. Students then choose an option: no concentration
A health informatics analytics concentration or a personal health informatics concentration. A B- or higher is needed in each course
At least 33 semester hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the enrolment term (international: NACES/AICE evaluation)
Good standing at last institution
Programme-specific requirements and materials per catalog
English test (IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 80 with 20 in each section
Or PTE 53 per section)
Financial statement for F-1/J-1.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the enrolment term (international: four or more years after grade 12 or equivalent, NACES/AICE evaluation), Programme-specific requirements, Two recommendation letters for many programmes, GRE only if the programme requires it (SAT/ACT/GMAT ).

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 20 in each section)
PTE Academic 53 in each section

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Financial Support Evidence.

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines for your programme. Apply online and pay the 50 USD non-refundable application fee. Send official transcripts
With a NACES evaluation for non-US study
Plus programme-specific materials
English scores and a financial statement for F-1/J-1. Receive the admission decision letter. After admission
The Office of International Services issues the I-20 or DS-2019
Then apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,672 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	University Park
Faculty or school	College of Health and Human Services
Department	Department of Health Informatics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
55 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.