Thrive professionally with a UIS Online Master's in Healthcare Informatics
Big data makes a big difference in medicine, from customized patient treatment plans to a rapid response during a community healthcare crisis. In the AACSB-accredited online Master of Science Healthcare Informatics program from the University of Illinois Springfield, you will learn all aspects of healthcare information systems, including storage, retrieval, analytics and secure sharing with multichannel healthcare teams.
This critical link between medicine and technology reduces errors and improves outcomes and access to new medical advances. In this online MS in healthcare informatics, you will learn from top-notch faculty and participate in collaborative research with Southern Illinois University Medical School and Memorial Hospital. Healthcare informatics components are embedded in all coursework.
Tuition for this program is due one business day before the start of classes each term.
Disclaimer: The online version of this degree is not eligible for any type of tuition waiver.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge and competency for healthcare informatics.
- Demonstrate ability to integrate technical knowledge and management principles for healthcare informatics.
- Demonstrate communication skills for healthcare informatics in private, public and nonprofit healthcare organizations.
- Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills for healthcare informatics in private, public and nonprofit healthcare organizations.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills in healthcare informatics.
Admissions
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Review admission requirements
No specific admission requirements are listed at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.
International students, will you need an F-1 student visa to study on campus at UIS? Please review the International Applicants site for additional information.
Complete your application
An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program.
Send your official transcripts
Email your official or certified academic records/transcripts to incomingtranscripts@uis.edu or through any of the major transcript platforms. Photocopies will not be accepted.
Submit required statements/writing sample
If you are a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission. We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program. You can upload the required documents on your application status page.
Pay your application fee
You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.
Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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Courses & Catalog Information
At the University of Illinois Springfield, you'll find a wide range of courses tailored to your interests and career goals. Explore your program details and get all the essential information you need to plan your future.
Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Bright OutlookConduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Median Annual Wage
$140,300
Wage Range
$82,200 – $230,630
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Doctoral degree, Master’s degree
Computer Occupations, All Other
All computer occupations not listed separately.
Web Administrators
Bright OutlookManage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.
Median Annual Wage
$116,580
Wage Range
$55,940 – $188,470
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Some college, no degree, Associate’s degree
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Bright OutlookAssist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide
Assist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.
Median Annual Wage
$116,580
Wage Range
$55,940 – $188,470
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Document Management Specialists
Bright OutlookImplement and administer enterprise-wide document management systems and related procedures that allow organizations to capture, store, retrieve, share, and destroy electronic records and documents.
Median Annual Wage
$116,580
Wage Range
$55,940 – $188,470
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Associate’s degree
Penetration Testers
Bright OutlookEvaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sens
Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.
Median Annual Wage
$116,580
Wage Range
$55,940 – $188,470
Projected Growth
Bright
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