Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) offers comprehensive fully online graduate programs in Health Informatics designed to prepare professionals at the intersection of healthcare and technology. These programs combine healthcare knowledge, information systems, and data analytics to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
The Master of Science in Health Informatics is a 40-credit online program typically completed in about two years. It equips students with skills in health data management, electronic health records, healthcare analytics, and informatics system design, preparing graduates to implement and manage technology solutions in healthcare settings.
Students can customize their studies through two specialized concentrations:
- The Applied Data Analytics Concentration focuses on leveraging data science and analytics techniques to extract meaningful insights from healthcare data, emphasizing predictive modeling, machine learning, and visualization to support evidence-based decision-making.
- The Health Information Management Concentration emphasizes management of health information systems, coding, compliance, and regulatory requirements including HIPAA, preparing students for leadership roles in managing healthcare data integrity and privacy.
The Health Informatics Graduate Certificate is a 16-credit online program providing foundational knowledge in health informatics principles, data standards, and system implementation. Designed for working professionals, this certificate is typically completed within 12 months and offers a seamless pathway into the Master’s degree.
Boston University MET’s Health Informatics programs prepare graduates to lead innovative, technology-driven improvements in healthcare.