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Where Health Meets Technology

Make your mark on improving the quality of the world's health care systems with a Master of Science in Health Informatics degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University.

You'll master the three major areas of medical informatics: computer science, clinical informatics' applications, and evaluation, plus business and management of health information technologies. With this comprehensive skill set, you'll be ready for a variety of roles within the health industry.

Belong Where You Will Achieve Excellence

Ranked "Best Online Program” by BestColleges.com, this program is taught entirely online using state-of-the-art teaching technology, with hands-on learning happening at the practicum level.

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If you are interested in the health IT route, NSU is the perfect program to harness your skills and achieve your professional goals.

Aleesha Eddington | M.S. in Health Informatics, '23

Quick Facts

Tuition

Visit the Tuition and Fees page for more information.

Credits & Requirements

Earn your degree in as little as one and a half years. The M.S. in Health Informatics is 36 total credits and can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.

Application Deadlines

For Winter Admission: December 15
For Summer Admission: April 15
For Fall Admission: August 1

Delivery Options

The M.S.H.I. is offered online and hybrid with an in-person practicum at a health organization near you.

Open Advising

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Why Earn Your M.S. in Health Informatics at NSU?

State-of-the-Art, Distance-Learning Technology

Earn your master’s degree with minimal disruption while using innovative web-based learning tools.

Professional Certifications

Your skills-based curriculum includes courses leading to Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt, CPHIMSS, and NextGen certifications.

Practicums

Participate in one of NSU's or a number of practicum experience opportunities in the surrounding community and beyond.

Accreditation

The Master of Science in Health Informatics accreditor of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Master degree in Health Informatics has been reaffirmed through 2028-2029. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.

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The chart below indicates the acceptance rate of students admitted into the Master of Science (M.S.) degree program in Health Informatics at Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM). NSU-KPCOM conducts a holistic review of each student's application that takes into consideration many more factors than test scores and cumulative grade-point average.

Program Statistics for M.S. in Health Informatics
Academic Year
 Applications Received Acceptances Offered Student Enrolled Student Enrolled / Student Accepted Students Graduated Employment Status
2020-2021
60
23
22
 95% 28

64% Employed

18% Unemployed

18% No Reply
2019-2020
68
33
26
 79% 34

44% Employed

3% Unemployed

53% No Reply
2018-2019
90
45
41
 89% 24

70% Employed

13% Unemployed

17% No Reply

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Get the Competitive Edge of an NSU Shark

This isn’t just another master’s degree program. It’s a program with an edge. An edge in technology, the health care field, and leadership skill-building. That’s the NSU Edge. You’ll carry that edge with you well after graduation, as you confidently keep pace with the constantly evolving field of health informatics.

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Earning Potential

Chief Information Officer

$151,150 Average Salary per Year

Project Manager

$107,160 Average Salary per Year

Chief Medical Officer

$104,280 Average Salary per Year

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

The High Demand for Health Care IT

Many organizations are still adjusting to electronic health record system requirements, all while data management, patient record security, and information sharing continue to evolve at record-breaking speed. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics continues to expect the HIT marketing to grow 15% from 2019 to 2029, adding about 2.4 million new jobs.

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Health Informatics M.S. Curriculum

Dive into an innovative curriculum that prepares you for real work experience. Intensive courses cover project management, system design, and more. A variety of electives gives you choices of where to specialize.

View the M.S.H.I. Program Curriculum

Explore Health Informatics as a Non-Degree Seeking Student

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If you’d like to take a few courses for exploration, professional development, or prep for another track, you can enroll as a non-degree seeking student. You must still apply, send in your transcripts and pay the application fee.

If you decide later to pursue the Master of Science in Health Informatics degree, you will need to submit a new application. Your previous enrollment does not guarantee acceptance into the degree-seeking program. However, if accepted into the degree program, your credits with the prefix MI taken as a non-degree seeking student will be automatically applied toward the degree.

After Applying, What Happens Next?

Depending on the time of year, the review process may take a few weeks. You can check your application status at any time via the online application portal. Once a decision has been made, notification is sent via email to the address on file.

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