The online Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) at Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College (MET) is designed to expose you to modern health information technology, including health data collection, processing, storage, and analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As one of the few health informatics programs offered through a computer science department, the primary focus of the BU MET Health Informatics master\u2019s program is on electronic medical data generated and stored in healthcare and public health organizations. As a graduate of the MSHI program, you will have a solid knowledge of healthcare information systems\u2014including electronic health records (EHRs)\u2014and command of the latest medical technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BU\u2019s Health Informatics master\u2019s program offers optional concentrations in two high-demand areas of healthcare IT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Comprising the systematic application of information technology and computer science in medicine, public health, and related disciplines, health informatics is essential for improving the experience of patient care, improving the health of populations, and reducing per capita costs of healthcare\u2014primary aims of the US healthcare system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MS in Health Informatics is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A total of 32 units is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students who are not choosing a concentration must complete eight core courses. Students pursuing a concentration take two additional courses and should review the requirements for Applied Data Analytics<\/a> or Health Information Management<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n All students are enrolled in the following free, online, non-unit preparatory labs designed to strengthen their academic foundation and serve as a key resource for the degree program. Requirements for completion are assessed during the application process. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCurriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Preparatory Labs<\/h3>