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SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
HEALTH INFORMATICS
GRADUATE EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Health Informatics is a graduate degree program designed to cultivate senior and
executive level health informatics professionals. This program is designed for individuals from a variety of backgrounds
including health care, information technology and business. Coursework prepares students to meet the demands of a
highly complex and rapidly changing environment. The program advances knowledge of clinical, administrative and
documentation systems that support health care decisions.
WHAT DOES A HEALTH INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL DO?
A health informatics professional collects, analyzes and provides clinical data and medical information to assist in
decision making and treatment. This fast-growing profession bridges medicine and technology. Therefore, health
informaticians are important members of the health care industry.
Clinicians choose to pursue a graduate degree in health informatics for research, disease-management, telemedicine
or career advancement (i.e. chief medical information officer). Non-clinicians may be looking to develop skills in
electronic health records, privacy and security of health data and information, or efficient health information systems.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
2. GPA of 3.0/4.0 in the last 60 credit hours taken.
3. Completion of course of demonstrated competency in the following areas:
• Medical terminology.
4. Two professional letters of reference.
5. 300-500 word personal statement describing how you plan on using this degree.
6. Résumé or CV.
7. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
You must obtain a score of 80 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL and TWE score of at least 4.0.
COURSE EVALUATION
Applicants who have attended or graduated from a college or university outside the United States must contact
World Education Services, Inc. (wes.org) to obtain a course-by-course evaluation in terms of U.S. credits and U.S.
grades. Students must also request that a copy of the evaluation be sent to the Health Informatics and Information
Management Department at the address below.
Health Informatics and Information Management
Saint Louis University
3437 Caroline Street, Suite 3084
St. Louis, MO 63104
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Fall Admission: July 1
Spring Admission: October 1
For more information please visit HIIM.SLU.EDU or contact the program coordinator at 314.977.8705.
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SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
HEALTH INFORMATICS
GRADUATE EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Health Informatics is a 30 credit hour program. Elective course(s) may be substituted
for a core course if:
1. An equivalent course at the 400 level or higher has been previously taken or
2. The student has extensive experience in a given area such as programming.
The program may be pursued on a full or part-time basis. Most classes are offered late afternoon or evening hours.
Some courses are offered online or blended.
Choose two from the following (six hours):
Course
MHI 520
MHI 525
MHI 560
MHI 530
MHI 540
MHI 550
MHI 630
MHI 590
MHI 591
HMP 593
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH INFORMATICS
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SECURITY
CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT
REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
DATABASE MANAGEMENT
APPLIED PROJECT I
APPLIED PROJECT II
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Elective Courses: Permission of MSHI Program Coordinator needed for any course substitutions.
Course
HMP 500
IF 510
ITM 610
IF 500
IF 505
MHI 510
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U.S. HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
MANAGING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
INFORMATICS FOUNDATION
PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
MEDICAL VOCABULARIES AND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS
Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
3
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
HEALTH INFORMATICS
GRADUATE EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS
MSHI Required courses part time recommended schedule
YEAR ONE
Fall
MHI 520
MHI 525
TOTAL
Spring
MHI 560
HMP 593
TOTAL
Summer
MHI 530
TOTAL
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH INFORMATICS
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Hrs.
3
3
6
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE
PROJECT MANEGEMENT
Hrs.
3
3
6
INFORMATION SECURITY
Hrs.
3
3
CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT
REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Hrs.
3
3
6
DATABASE MANAGEMENT
APPLIED PROJECT I
Hrs.
3
3
6
APPLIED PROJECT II
Hrs.
3
3
YEAR TWO
Fall
MHI 540
MHI 550
TOTAL
Spring
ITM 610
MHI 590
TOTAL
Summer
MHI 591
TOTAL
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