Bouvé College of Health Sciences

Khoury College of Computer Sciences

Health Informatics

Master's: Boston
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The Master of Science in Health Informatics prepares students to successfully address the combined clinical, technical, and business needs of health-related professions.

Boston
Location
Full-Time
Part-Time
Commitment
18-24 Months
Duration of Program
Fall, Spring
Entry Terms
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Overview

Northeastern’s interdisciplinary Master of Science in Health Informatics program was the first master’s program in the field. Our students graduate with the knowledge of how technology, people, health, and the healthcare system interrelate; the ability to use technology and information management to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes; and the skills to communicate effectively among healthcare practitioners, administrators, and information technology professionals.

The MS in Health Informatics program is a collaboration between the Bouvé College of Health Sciences and the Khoury College of Computer Sciences. The program offers a flexibly designed curriculum for both part-time and full-time students, combining core courses in healthcare systems and management with elective courses that span vital topics across the industry. Students are able to choose classes based on their interests and backgrounds; students from the healthcare industry are introduced to new technologies. An advisory board of industry professionals provides expert guidance in the program’s development and ongoing curricular advancements—the program remains at the leading edge of advances in the industry.

This interdisciplinary master’s degree program is designed for healthcare professionals with limited computing and information technology experience, as well as IT professionals with little knowledge of healthcare environments.

  • The Personal Health Informatics Concentration includes courses such as Creation and Application of Medical Knowledge, Computer/Human Interaction, Biostatistics in Public Health, and completion of a Thesis or Capstone Project.
  • Health Informatics (Without Concentration) requires courses associated with Business Management, Health Informatics, Technical (such as Biostatistics and Public Health), and a Capstone Project.
  • The Health Informatics Analytics Concentration is offered in conjunction with Northeastern’s College of Engineering, offering electives such as Computational Modeling and Structured Data Analytics for Industrial Engineering, Healthcare Systems Modeling and Analysis, and Data Mining in Engineering. Required coursework include courses associated with Business Management, Health Informatics courses, Technical, and a Capstone Project.

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Unique Features

  • This MS program is designed for students with no clinical or technical experience as well as for people with experience in either discipline.
  • The program can be completed with no concentration, with a concentration in Health Informatics Analytics or in Personal Health Informatics.
  • Flexible course schedules and formats meet the needs of both working professionals and full-time students
  • Faculty for this program are senior leaders in the field
  • Coursework provides an academic pathway to the PhD in Personal Health Informatics
  • Research capstone project allows students to make an active contribution to the field
  • Health Informatics program graduates have a nearly 100% job placement within three months of graduation
  • The program is STEM certified

Program Objectives

  • Understand how information technology, people, health, and the healthcare system interrelate
  • Use information technology and information management concepts and methods to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes
  • Communicate effectively among healthcare practitioners, administrators, and IT professionals, and understand each group’s needs and constraints

Career Outlook

Health informatics is a rapidly evolving field—one in which jobs are projected to grow by 23% into 2020. As the healthcare system evolves, the ability to integrate technology into patient care is becoming increasingly imperative, creating great demand for professionals with knowledge of health sciences, computer science, and information technology. Northeastern’s MS in Health Informatics graduates have gone on to hold positions as clinical, data, business, technical, application, and security analysts, as project managers, and as CIOs, CMIOs, and directors of many prominent companies. Recent graduates hold positions at Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Partners Healthcare, Beth Israel, Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence General Hospital, Humedica, and Verisk Analytics.

Testimonials

"The Health Informatics program bridged the clinical and technical sides of healthcare and taught me how to use problem-solving, storytelling, and creativity to better manage health-related projects. Most importantly, it gave me an appreciation for the different dimensions of the field of informatics."

– Sara Khalil, MS ‘22

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-50 university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$46.2K *
Tuition
$3.1K
Avg Institutional Aid
6%
% Receiving Aid

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Online application and fee
  • Unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts; (you can submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended at the time of admission)
  • Statement of purpose that should include career goals and expected outcomes and benefits from the program
  • Recent professional resumé listing detailed position responsibilities
  • Three confidential letters of recommendation
  • Official TOEFL or IELTS examination scores (international students only)

Note:

International students are required to submit official transcripts to World Education Services for credentialing. Once you have received verification of your degree and transcript from WES, please forward to the address below.

Send all supplemental application materials to:

If you are mailing from outside the U.S., please send your documents to:

Northeastern University
Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Applicant ID: XXXXXXX (insert your applicant ID number)
Graduate Application Documents
360 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115 USA

If you are mailing from inside the U.S., please send your documents to:

Northeastern University
Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Applicant ID: XXXXXXX (insert your applicant ID number)
Graduate Application Processing Center
P.O. Box 1434
Portsmouth, NH 03802 USA

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Admissions Details Learn more about the Bouvé College of Health Sciences admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Applicants must submit the online application and all required admission materials no later than the stated deadlines to be considered for admission. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.

Fall Admissions
Spring Admissions
Deadline for International Students: June 1
Deadline for Domestic Students: August 1
Deadline for International Students: November 1
Deadline for Domestic Students: December 1
Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

Co-op makes the Northeastern graduate education richer and more meaningful. It provides master’s students with up to 12 months of professional experience that helps them develop the knowledge, awareness, perspective, and confidence to develop rich careers. In addition to the esteemed faculty, many students enroll in the master’s programs largely because of the successful co-op program.

Graduate students typically have an experiential work opportunity following their second semester. This could be a six- to eight-month co-op or a three- to four-month summer internship. Those who initially experience co-op may have the opportunity to seek an internship for the following summer, or vice versa.

Student participation in experiential education provides enhanced:

  • Learning
  • Maturity, responsibility, and self-knowledge
  • Technical expertise
  • Occupational information
  • Job seeking and job success skills
  • Networking opportunities with those in desired career paths

Northeastern’s co-op program is based on a unique educational strategy which recognizes that classroom learning only provides some of the skills students will need to succeed in their professional lives. Our administration, faculty, and staff are dedicated to the university’s mission to “educate students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment.” Co-op is closely integrated with our course curriculum and our advising system. The team of graduate co-op faculty within the Khoury College of Computer Sciences provides support for students in preparing for and succeeding on their co-ops.

These multiple connections make co-op at Northeastern an avenue to intellectual and personal growth: adding depth to classroom studies, providing exposure to career paths and opportunities, and developing in students a deeper understanding that leads to success in today’s world.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll gain access to students at 14 campus locations, 300,000+ alumni, and 2,900+ employer partners worldwide. Our global university system provides students unique opportunities to think locally and act globally while serving as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Below is a look at where our Nursing and Healthcare alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • Massachusetts General Hospital
    • Boston Children’s Hospital
    • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    • Boston Medical Center

  • What They Do

    • Healthcare Services
    • Business Development
    • Education
    • Community and Social Services
    • Operations

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Healthcare
    • Nursing
    • Hospitals
    • Patient Safety
    • Healthcare Management

 

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