Master of Science in Applied Health Informatics
The Master of Science in Applied Health Informatics creates an educated workforce with the knowledge and skills to assess, implement, maintain and evaluate Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and computerized health information systems. The program requires 36 semester credit-hours (12 courses). Each course consists of didactic and laboratory coursework with the exception of the capstone project. The courses investigate a broad selection of areas such as the modern American healthcare system, healthcare legislation, primary care facilities, health information security protocols, project management, and change management. The program culminates a capstone project that summarizes the skills that are learned from the previous courses and allows students to apply them in a practical, real-world setting.
These courses are available only online and will be offered only once per academic year (12 months) for the first two years. If there is sufficient demand, the courses will be offered more frequently. This program is available to both full-time and part-time students.
The Master of Science in Applied Health Informatics coursework is not transferable to the Master of Science in Health Informatics or the Doctor of Philosophy in Health Informatics.
Please review the admission requirements.
ONC Award Stipend
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) will fund up to 29 students for the duration of the Master of Science in Applied Health Informatics program. Both full-time students and part-time students can apply for the scholarship. Full-time students will be funded for the one-year duration and part-time students will be funded for the two-year duration of the program.
- 60% of tuition and fees
- A $15,000 stipend
- Stipend for student health insurance
Applicants for ONC grant funding must satisfy the following criteria:
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
- Applicant must not be currently employed in a health information technology (HIT) position
- Applicant must be enrolled full time (9 hrs) or part time (6 hrs) over two years to be eligible for grant funding
- If the applicant holds an HIT-related degree, that degree must have been conferred prior to December 2007
- Have a degree in a STEM-designated degree program or have a healthcare license or certification or be close to obtaining one. Examples of these licenses and certifications include, but are not limited to: Medical Technologist, Registered Nurse, Physician, Pharmacist, Dentist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist etc. Students who are enrolled in these programs but who have not yet attained their certificate/license are also encouraged to apply.
For more information please visit the ONC website.
Contact Information
For more information on the Master of Science in Applied Health Informatics, please contact:
Office of Academic Affairs
713.500.3591
SBMIAcademics@uth.tmc.edu
