The Master of Science in Health Informatics degree provides students with highly specialized knowledge and skills needed to support the adoption and use of health information systems and data science tools for a variety of clinical, administrative, and research purposes. Mason’s Master of Science in Health Informatics degree is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). There are three concentrations offered: Health Data Analytics,  Health Informatics Management, and Population Health Informatics.

The purpose of the degree is to provide students with a graduate education to advance careers as leaders and innovators in health informatics. The program combines healthcare, medical and information technology domains, and places particular emphasis on the interdisciplinary collaboration between these fields. We prepare health informatics professionals with knowledge of healthcare industry and technology solutions, in conjunction with practical skills needed in this dynamically evolving field. The program’s goal is to prepare graduates to be able to effectively analyze complex health data, manage evolving health information systems (ranging from evaluation of information needs to design, development, acquisition, implementation, operation and improvement) and support the increased adoption and use of electronic health records.

The MS in Health Informatics degree is offered via a regular on-campus or premium priced all-online delivery format. The curriculum in both programs is the same, but students must matriculate through only one pathway. Separate application processes are used for online and on-campus programs. Most courses in the on-campus program are taught in the evening at Mason’s Fairfax Campus, with some courses available in hybrid or online formats. On-campus students can complete their degree at their own pace provided that they do so within six years of starting the program. The online premium-priced program is offered in a flexible, compressed schedule online format. In the all-online program, courses are taken one at a time, in an accelerated 8-week format, and follow a prescribed sequence.

Additional Admissions Standards:

A minimum GPA of 3.25 is preferred. Preferred applicants should have a background in information technology or health care; however, the background is not required to be admitted and succeed in the program. Students planning to change their careers are encouraged to contact an informatics advisor to discuss the program and its requirements. For these students it is also particularly important to describe in the goals statement how they envision themselves in the informatics field.

Application Materials:

• Application

   

  • On-Campus Program - George Mason Application for Graduate Study and nonrefundable application fee. An application for Virginia in-state tuition rates is built into the online application.
  • Online Program - Complete the Online Informatics, MS Program Application
• Resume
• Transcripts - For all degrees obtained outside the U.S., transcripts must be evaluated. View the international transcript submission guidelines for application to Mason graduate programs.
• Official test scores demonstrating English proficiency, if required. 
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Expanded Goals Statement

Tuition fee-2 years$58,000

Total fee-2 years$1,04,000