Health Informatics (Public Health and Health Systems) (MHI) (Taught) 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Waterloo |Top Universities

Health Informatics (Public Health and Health Systems) (MHI) (Taught)

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

54,468 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program is designed for professionals with backgrounds in public health and/or health care who require more knowledge about computer science and health informatics in order to identify, design and manage informatics solutions relevant to health and health systems. Offered online, the MHI provides flexibility for the working professional and can be completed in 16 months to 4 years. It also features a four-month professional experience component. Designed for professionals with backgrounds in public health and/or health care: professionals who require more knowledge about computer science and health informatics in order to identify, design and manage informatics solutions relevant to health and health systems.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program is designed for professionals with backgrounds in public health and/or health care who require more knowledge about computer science and health informatics in order to identify, design and manage informatics solutions relevant to health and health systems. Offered online, the MHI provides flexibility for the working professional and can be completed in 16 months to 4 years. It also features a four-month professional experience component. Designed for professionals with backgrounds in public health and/or health care: professionals who require more knowledge about computer science and health informatics in order to identify, design and manage informatics solutions relevant to health and health systems.

Admission requirements

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Minimum requirements: (1) An overall 75% average in a four year undergraduate degree program in a health or related field from a recognized educational institution; (2) Experience in the health informatics field is considered an asset; (3) Evidence of training in logical thinking processes which can be demonstrated by having passed an undergraduate course(s) in areas such as mathematics, statistics, or computer science; (4) Admission is competitive. Meeting the minimum entrance requirements is not a guarantee of admission. // Application materials: (1) Résumé/Curriculum vitae: Indicating past academic and professional experience; (2) Supplementary information form; (3) Transcript(s). // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.

2 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

26,634 CAD
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International Students

54,468 CAD
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