Health Information Cybersecurity Certificate at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

A 12-credit graduate certificate on security, privacy and legal concerns specific to health care IT, emerging health technologies and their impact on patient care, with practical statistics and programming coursework.

Faculty: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences | Department: Health Information Management | Duration: 12 credits (four 3-credit courses); can be finished in two terms | Intake: See Health Informatics admissions | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Security, Privacy, Legal & Ethical Issues in Health IT; Health Information and the Health Care System; Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence; Practical Statistics and Programming Using R (3 credits each).

Career pathways

Roles in health data security, health care system management and health data analysis.

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Entry requirements

Health Informatics program group (MS and certificates). Admission requirements for the Health Informatics program group (MS and certificates): bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (certificates may begin after the bachelor's is awarded); minimum GPA 3.0 (lower may be considered with supporting evidence, for the MS); statement of purpose; one letter of recommendation; resume or CV; apply through GradCAS ($50 fee). English proficiency for international applicants: on-campus TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 120; online TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.5 or Duolingo 140.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: See Health Informatics admissions

Duration: 12 credits (four 3-credit courses); can be finished in two terms

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