Master's in Health Informatics
The dynamic field of health informatics operates at the convergence of healthcare and information technology. The online master's in Health Informatics (MHI) program is offered in partnership with Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, a leader in the medical community. MHI students prepare for emerging opportunities and roles across the healthcare enterprise in classes taught by thought leaders in the informatics field. Graduates leave the program ready to leverage technology tools and data for more efficient, patient-centered healthcare delivery and improved population health, and apply essential skills such as organizational change leadership and project management.
Master's in Health Informatics students come from a range of backgrounds that are reflected in three distinct program specializations: Clinical Informatics, Health Technology Informatics, and Health Administration Informatics. Fully accredited, SPS online courses marry the best aspects of online technology with the interactivity of the classroom in a format designed to work with students' busy schedules.
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I chose Northwestern’s MHI program because it has a reputation for high quality education, but also because it’s very authentic — instructors work in clinical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare administration settings, applying what they teach and keeping coursework relevant as the field evolves.”
Regina Schwind, MS in Health Informatics ('19); Clinical Data Director
I looked at other programs, but none stressed the level of aptitude of Northwestern. My classmates were already working professionals at the top of their fields. For a remote program, it was great to be in class with people I could learn from.”
Dr. Henry Gabb, MS in Health Informatics ('12)
An interdisciplinary professional program, MHI graduates will possess the knowledge, skills and aptitude to:
Students are required to complete 12 courses to earn the degree. Students complete five core courses including a leadership course and a capstone or thesis project, four required courses, and three elective courses corresponding to a chosen area of Health Informatics Specialization: clinical informatics, health technology, or health administration. Current student should refer to the Health Informatics Curriculum requirements in place at time of entry into the program.
It’s an agile, future-facing program that anticipates where health informatics is heading and prepares our students to lead the continuing evolution of health care.”
Susan Hahn Reizner, JD, CCEP, MS in Health Informatics faculty member
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A variety of factors are considered when your application is reviewed. Background and experience vary from student to student. For a complete list of requirements, see the Admission page for SPS graduate programs.
Tuition for the Master's in Health Informatics program at Northwestern is comparable to similar US programs. Financial aid opportunities exist for students at Northwestern. Complete details can be found on the Health Informatics Tuition and Financial Aid page.
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Once primarily the purview of physicians and technologists, health informatics now engages a much broader and growing spectrum of clinical, technical, administrative, and financial services professionals collaborating in hospitals, group practices, nursing care centers, home health agencies, laboratories, community care facilities and family services agencies, among other settings. Increasingly, the challenges and opportunities of this burgeoning field also attract innovators and entrepreneurs from industries outside the health care mainstream. Those with appropriately rigorous education in the field will likely find significant professional opportunity. For details visit the Health Informatics Career Options page.
Instructors in the Master's in Health Informatics program at Northwestern are leaders in the field. They bring practical real-world experiences to the online classroom and engage with students on an interpersonal level. Get to know the instructors on our Health Informatics Faculty page.
