MS in Health Informatics at DePaul University prepares students to implement and support IT solutions in healthcare organisations. The program focuses on technical knowledge, management skills, and understanding health IT processes. Graduates gain expertise in health information management, analytics, and security. Learning outcomes include analysing health systems, evaluating technology effectiveness, and improving patient safety.

Course Curriculum

MS in Health Informatics at DePaul University curriculum includes:

• Introductory courses that can be waived based on criteria like coursework, experience, or passing Graduate Assessment Examination. 
• Foundation courses cover essential topics such as Health Informatics, Health Sector Management & Systems Analysis. 
• Students can choose 24 credits worth of major electives.
• Practicum courses for practical experience.

Course Highlights

Admission Requirements

Exams

• International applicants must provide a valid score in one of the following

Documents/Prerequisite

• Previous transcripts
• Resume or CV
• Application fee of USD 75
• Letter of Recommendation
• English Proficiency Scores
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0.

Health services in Australia, as in most countries, are experiencing a surge of interest and investment in e-health. The Master of Health Informatics is designed to provide IT professionals with specific knowledge of health informatics and provide health professionals with a better understanding of IT within their industry. You will study core subjects in Knowledge Engineering, Introduction to Health Informatics, Information Design and Content Management, and Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing. Depending on your previous qualifications, you will complete subjects from either an Information Technology or Health specialisation. You will also complete a Professional Practice and Research Project. On graduation you will be equipped to: develop national and state-wide strategies for departments of health; manage major health informatics projects within and between organisations; provide leadership in health informatics in public and private hospitals, with health system vendors, telecommunications providers and pharmaceutical companies.