BS Health Information Management at University of Kansas

Programme overview

A Bachelor of Science in which health information managers analyze, protect and manage patient data, combining business, health science and information systems. On-campus students begin in fall; an online degree-completion route is available for RHIT holders, related health professionals and military members or veterans with an associate degree.

Faculty: School of Health Professions | Department: Health Information Management | Duration: About 2 years of prerequisites plus 2 years at KUMC; 120 credit hours; online degree-completion option | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Prerequisites (46-47 hours) in biological sciences, mathematics, English, oral communication, humanities and social sciences, and health care courses, then HEIM professional courses across junior and senior years, ending with a 4-week capstone professional experience.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to sit for the RHIA certification exam and work in technical, administrative and managerial roles across healthcare delivery, including operations, quality and safety, and regulatory compliance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prior to entering the program, students must complete two (2) years of undergraduate college course work totaling at least 60 credit hours from the University of Kansas or other regionally accredited university or community college. Applicants to this program must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all program required prerequisite coursework. An overall grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for college course work is required to apply. All prospective students should obtain ongoing advising from the department to ensure the student’s transcript meets current prerequisites. Additional advising is available at the Undergraduate Advising Center in Lawrence.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1; FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1; fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) for domestic degree-seeking freshmen; fee waivers are available. KU is test optional; ACT/SAT scores are encouraged and are not required. Apply online through the KU application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ku.edu/

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