Health Sciences Informatics, MS at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

The MS in Health Sciences Informatics Research program offers in-depth instruction and training in a range of topics in order to prepare graduates to contribute to innovations in a wide range of health sciences-related fields, including the clinical, nursing, public health, and librarianship domains.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

The MS in Health Science Informatics is completed over 24 months of full-time enrollment and includes research and thesis preparation. The curriculum will be customized based on the student's background and needs, in partnership with the student's advisor and the MS in Health Science Informatics Program Director.

Career pathways

Examine the scope and processes of biomedical informatics across different disciplines pertaining to the biological, patient-centeredness, and health care systems Develop technical competencies for applying quantitative methods in analyzing common clinical data sources (e.g., electronic health records, hospital discharge data)

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Entry requirements

BA or BS, with demonstrated technical, mathematical, and statistical proficiency; BA or BS, and a minimum of three years of professional experience in a relevant field where technical, mathematical, and statistical proficiencies were obtained; or MA, MS, MPH, MLIS, MD, PhD, or other relevant terminal degree where technical, mathematical, and statistical proficiencies were obtained or applied

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