MS Health Data Science and Informatics at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The goal of the M.S. in Health Data Science and Informatics program is to prepare students to work as a health data scientist or health informaticist in academia or health care industries. Upon completion of the M.S. in Health Data Science and Informatics the students will have an extensive understanding of biostatistical principles and computing and informatics skills with applications in clinical and other diverse data resources.

Faculty: School of Medicine (KU Medical Center) | Department: Masters and Ph.D. Programs› | Duration: 36 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

The program consists of 36 credit hours including annual evaluations and the successful completion of the Master’s Comprehensive Examination. The program is organized into three sections: 20 credit hours of required statistics and computing foundation, 10 credit hours of specific to the emphasis area, and 6 credit hours of elective courses designed to equip students with skills in statistical and computational method

Career pathways

The Master of Science in Health Data Science and Informatics degree typically complements prior education and careers in: Pharmaceutical Industry Health Care Insurance Company Consulting Education Health Analytics Health Research Government Biotechnology

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Application information

Entry requirements

The application for admission to the M.S. in Health Data Science and Informatics is an online process. Detailed instructions on how to apply are posted on the Department of Biostatistics & Data Science website. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution documented by submission of an official transcript indicating the degree has been conferred before entering the program. Official transcripts from institutions attended post-baccalaureate are also required. Students with degrees from outside the U.S. may be subject to transcript evaluation indicating the degree is equivalent to a U.S. degree and meets the minimum cumulative GPA requirements.

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.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking, $40 certificate-seeking and non-degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme. Apply through the KU graduate application system (KU Graduate for Lawrence, Edwards and Online programmes; KU Medical Center for KUMC programmes).

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