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The Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) at Nova Southeastern University is a 36-credit, CAHIIM-accredited online graduate program that can be completed in as little as one year. Offered through the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, the program covers computer science, clinical informatics applications, and health IT management. Students earn professional certifications including Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt, CPHIMSS, and NextGen as part of the curriculum. Graduates pursue careers as clinical informatics managers, health IT project managers, health data analysts, and chief information officers in hospitals, health systems, and consulting firms.
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.
Quick Facts
For Summer Admission: April 15
For Fall Admission: August 1
Why Earn Your M.S. in Health Informatics at NSU?
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.
Program Statistics
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.
|
Academic Year |
Applications Received |
Acceptances Offered |
Student Enrolled |
Student Enrolled / Student Accepted |
Students Graduated |
Employment Status |
|
2022-2023 |
36 |
28 |
25 |
89% |
26 |
92% Employed 7% Unemployed 7% No Reply |
|
2021-2022 |
60 |
23 |
22 |
95% |
28 |
64% Employed 18% Unemployed 18% No Reply |
|
2020-2021 |
68 |
33 |
26 |
79% |
34 |
44% Employed 3% Unemployed 53% No Reply |
|
2019-2020 |
90 |
45 |
41 |
89% |
24 |
70% Employed 13% Unemployed 17% No Reply |
Research opportunities, course variety, approachable faculty, community engagements … NSU really gave me the tools and preparation needed to succeed in health informatics. I couldn’t be happier.
Timoteo Kelly, M.S. | Health Informatics
As an IT Workflow Consultant, I assist clients within the lab diagnostic area on how to optimize their systems. The program built the foundation and knowledge I needed to accomplish my career goals.
Alexandra Firpo Colobani, M.S. | Health Informatics
I believe that the program does set everyone up for success in the field because it’s not just reading textbooks and writing essays and taking tests. It’s really about preparing you for the real world. I think students that graduate from the program are well-positioned for success in the field.
Ganesh Persad, M.S. | Health Informatics
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. | Health Informatics
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.
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. in Health Informatics Curriculum
Explore Health Informatics as a Non-Degree Seeking Student
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.