Department of Health Informatics
Welcome to the Department of Health Informatics at NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. Our programs equip you to become a leader in the rapidly growing field that transforms health care delivery. The Health Informatics Department offers both bachelor's and master's degrees, with coursework available on-campus and online for working professionals. Explore the exciting possibilities of health informatics, where computer science, clinical applications, and business acumen converge to improve health care quality, safety, and efficiency.
Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics
Soaring health care costs, data security, and patient safety demand innovative solutions. Kickstart your health care career with our B.S. in Health Informatics (BSHI) program. Our comprehensive undergraduate curriculum equips you with the skills to leverage technology and improve health care efficiency.
Program Highlights
- 120 total credits
- Dual admission option into the M.S. in Health Informatics program
- The only program in the nation to offer the BSHI-D.O. dual admission option
- Located at our Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus
- Hands-on experiences and global travel opportunities
- Faculty-led instruction tailored to student needs
Check out the B.S. in Health Informatics curriculum sheet or visit our program page.
Master of Science in Health Informatics
Our Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program equips you to excel in the field where technology transforms patient care. This comprehensive program combines computer science, clinical applications, and business acumen to prepare you for diverse health care leadership roles.
Program Highlights
- 36 total credits
- Online and hybrid options
- Expert faculty with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Flexible curriculum catering to diverse backgrounds and career goals
- Skills-based curriculum includes courses leading to professional certifications
- Fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Check out the M.S. in Health Informatics curriculum or visit our program page.
What Can You Do with a Degree in Health Informatics?
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.
With a degree in this field, you’ll have a variety of career options to choose from, such as:
- Chief Medical Information Officers (CMIOs)
- Chief Medical Officers (CMOs)
- Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
- Chief Nursing Information Officers (CNIOs)
- Project managers
- Implementation specialists
- Project designers
- Researchers
- Programmers
- Clinical systems analysts
- Health information technology (HIT) educators and trainers
- HIT consultants
- Template writers
- Nursing informatics specialists
- Account representatives
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"Our programs align with the qualities that are most relevant to the networking organizations and top employers in our related health care industries. Often, we can offer students immediate networking connections to give them a jump on their career goals. Students and faculty work as a team here at NSU." DR. STEPHEN E. BRONSBURG, GRADUATE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH INFORMATICS
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Our Mission and Vision
Need Help?
For general inquiries or questions, please contact:
Roseanne Alhindi
Health Informatics/Coordinator - Student Outreach
ra1167@nova.edu
(954) 262-4189
Steve Bronsburg Ph.D., M.S., M.H.S.A.
Director of the Master of Science in Health Informatics Program
bronsbur@nova.edu
(954) 262-1566