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Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics

Tap into the fast-growing field of healthcare informatics and learn how to optimize the use of data in our STEM-designated program. 

Sat, Feb 01

Next Application Deadline

Fall 2025 Priority Admission

At a Glance

Location:

  • Smithfield, Rhode Island
  • In-person and hybrid learning

Duration:

  • 12-18 months
  • Fall and spring start terms

Commitment:

  • 10 courses (30 credits)
  • $3,045 per 3-credit course

Career Outcomes

Our graduates are well prepared to accelerate their careers in a growing field. 

“As the healthcare industry constantly evolves, stakeholders are putting more emphasis on utilizing new technologies, data analytics, and digital solutions to increase operational efficiency and improve patient care. A master’s degree in healthcare informatics can lead to many growing and lucrative positions in the healthcare industry.”

Nafees Qamar

Nafees Qamar, Ph.D.

Program Director, Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics

$151K

median salary for informatics positions

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

32%

projected job growth in the next decade

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Unlock the Future of Healthcare

As the healthcare industry adopts a more digital landscape, healthcare informatics professionals are in high demand in this fast-growing field. Through our in-person and hybrid program, you’ll combine the fundamentals of healthcare and information technology and learn how to turn data into usable information that will guide decision-making and revolutionize patient care.

Through targeted coursework and faculty mentorship, you’ll be prepared to:

  • Analyze, understand, and model specific healthcare problems and implement solutions.
  • Use critical thinking to generate efficiencies and enhance the equitable delivery of care.
  • Communicate data outcomes to key stakeholders in the field.

You’ll also work with health professionals across New England on a capstone project or internship that uses actual healthcare data to innovate and solve problems, giving you valuable real-world experience to accelerate your career. Expect to pursue job opportunities across healthcare systems and software companies, public health organizations, insurance companies, long-term care facilities, and government agencies.

Our Value

In Demand

Be in high demand as a skilled professional in the growing field of healthcare information technology.

Flexible

Adapt the program to your schedule with a hybrid learning environment and options to earn your degree in either 12 or 18 months.

Supportive

Small class sizes, personal mentoring, and supportive faculty help tailor your experiences to your career aspirations. 

Network

Connect with Bryant’s vast professional network of acclaimed professors and alumni across major corporations.

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics consists of eight required courses, including an internship or capstone project at the program’s culmination, and two electives. Sample courses include: 

Introduction to Healthcare Informatics HS 501
Population Health HS 510
Healthcare Law, Privacy, and Ethics HS 520
Electronic Health Records HS 610
Data Visualization and Communication ISA 520
Database Management for Healthcare HS 650

STEM-Designated

Bryant’s STEM-designated programs are at the intersection of business, healthcare, and technology that powers today’s innovative economy. Our students are prepared to think critically and analyze complex data to inform business decisions and are prepared to be leaders in STEM fields. International students with F1 visas graduating from this program may apply for a 24-month extension to their OPT in the U.S.

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Admission Costs

Tuition*

$30,450
($3,045 per 3-credit course)

Program Fees

Application Fee: $80

Total Cost

$30,530

*Tuition rates are subject to annual change based on approval by the Board of Trustees, typically in the spring of the preceding academic year. 

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