Health Informatics, Master of Science

The HMI Department develops, translates, and disseminates knowledge innovations and evidence-based solutions to improve health management and informatics performance in complex health systems to advance the health of Missouri’s communities, the nation and international partners by:
Creating a culture of collaborative relationships in research, education, and service to generate innovative ideas and solutions;
Providing professional health management and informatics education and fostering lifelong learning;
Delivering technical assistance and consultation by partnering with health, human service and policy-making organizations; and
Developing innovative commercial products and services for health- and education-related applications.

Degrees Offered

Health Informatics, Master of Science

On Campus Requires Campus Visits

Director of Graduate Study

Sue Boren

borens@health.missouri.edu 573-882-1492 CE 707 CS&E Building

Departmental Contact

Veronica Lemme

lemmev@health.missouri.edu 573-884-0698 CE707 CS&E Building

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission Criteria

Residential program applications should be submitted prior to March 1 to receive priority consideration for Fall admission. All applications received after March 1 will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Executive program applicants (who start each January) are admitted on a rolling basis.
A minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 during the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work and any subsequent graduate course work

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Minimum GRE Scores

Test Type	Verbal+Quantitative
GRE	50th Percentile

Minimum GMAT Scores

Test Type	Minimum Percentile
GMAT	50th percentile

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

Completed Graduate School online application
Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Health Management and Informatics Program

3 letters of recommendation
GRE or GMAT scores
Current resume or curriculum vitae
Personal essay
Official transcripts
TOEFL report (international applicants only)

Health Informatics, Graduate Certificate

On Campus Requires Campus Visits

View Federal Gainful
Employment Disclosure

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes
Degree Dependent: No

Total Credit Hours: 12

Certificate description: The Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics offered by the Department of Health Management and Informatics provides learners with the skills necessary to participate in the selection, use, and evaluation of information technology applications throughout the health services industry. The certificate program is designed for physicians, nurses, managers, information system designers, consultants, and others committed to the application of information technology for improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of health services.

Certificate web site:
https://medicine.missouri.edu/departments/health-management-and-informatics/graduate-degrees-programs/graduate-certificate-in-health-informatics

For information about certificate, contact:
Veronica Lemme, Student Recruitment Specialist,

Email: lemmev@health.missouri.edu
Phone: 573-884-0698
Address: Health Management and Informatics, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211

Federal Gainful Employment Disclosure

Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
Program Length	12 months
Program Costs	$4,632 for in-state tuition $8,050 for out-of-state tuition $1,130 for mandatory fees $1,026 for books and supplies This College charges an additional $44.00 per credit hour for course fee. All tuition and fees are subject to change. A student’s residency (e.g., resident vs. nonresident), location (e.g., on campus vs. online) and enrollment level (i.e., number of credit hours taken) effect tuition and fee costs. Visit the MU Cashiers Office website for more program cost information.
Median Debt	Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
Licensure Requirement	The following states do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Missouri
Other Information	For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions, please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/.

These disclosures are required by the U.S. Department of Education

Informatics for Public Health, Graduate Certificate

100% Online

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Employment Disclosure

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes
Degree Dependent: Yes

Total Credit Hours: 12

Certificate description: The Graduate Certificate in Informatics for Public Health is designed to serve as a stand-alone certificate program for non-degree seeking students, public health care professionals and as an additional option for Master of Science in Health Informatics degree seeking students and Master of Public Health students. Courses taken for the certificate program are not intended to fulfill the requirements of any current graduate degree at MU. Students in the program will gain a basic knowledge of issues in public health informatics and competence in evaluating and discovering solutions for the current and future public health informatics challenges.

Certificate web site:
https://online.missouri.edu/degreeprograms/medicine/health-management-informatics/informatics-public-health/grad-cert/

For information about certificate, contact:
Dr. Iris Zachary, Director for the Informatics for Public Health Program

Email: ZacharyI@health.missouri.edu
Phone: (573) 884-0698
Address: CE707 Clinical Support & Education Building, DC006.00, Columbia, MO 65212

Federal Gainful Employment Disclosure

Graduate Certificate in Informatics for Public Health
Program Length	12 months
Program Costs	$6,000 for in-state tuition $6,000 for out-of-state tuition $1,130 for mandatory fees $1,026 for books and supplies This College charges an additional $44.00 per credit hour for course fee. All tuition and fees are subject to change. A student’s residency (e.g., resident vs. nonresident), location (e.g., on campus vs. online) and enrollment level (i.e., number of credit hours taken) effect tuition and fee costs. Visit the MU Cashiers Office website for more program cost information.
Median Debt	Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
Licensure Requirement	The following states do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Missouri
Other Information	For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions, please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/.

These disclosures are required by the U.S. Department of Education