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Clinical & Health Informatics MS

Master of Science in Clinical & Health Informatics

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Is this program right for you?

The amount and speed of data are increasing across every industry—especially health care. A Master of Science in Clinical and Health Informatics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison ensures that you have a strong foundation in clinical informatics methods so you can create innovative solutions or improve the ones already in place.

  • This program integrates electronic health record analysis, database design and clinical operational management, health modeling, and health care data security into one degree
  • Work with instructors and peers across disciplines to understand how to make key decisions about health, security, and biomedical and health information problems
  • Supplement your existing health care expertise and build analytical and management skills

Education that works for you

Learn how to use data management and design to solve challenging problems across the healthcare industry. Courses are 100% online and paced for working professionals.

Program type

Master’s degree

Graduate education in a specific area of expertise

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Clinical & Health Informatics

Commitment

2–3 years

Tuition

$1,600 per credit

Format

Online

Primarily online

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms

STEM opt eligible

Yes, restrictions apply

Supports F-1 Visa

Application deadlines

Summer 2025

  • Deadline: April 15, 2025

Fall 2025

  • Deadline: August 1, 2025

Spring 2026

  • Deadline: December 15, 2025
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Admissions and events

Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Have completed (or are in the process of completing) a college-level statistics course, analytical/computational course, or equivalent work experience.
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits of degree.
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information.

Ideal applicants will:

  • Have work experience in information technology, statistics, computer science, health care, or similar field(s) – or are highly motivated to pursue a career change.
  • Have a focused area of interest in informatics, data analytics, clinical care or research, health information technology, or similar fields.

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of purpose addressing prompt
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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Results that work for you

Clinical & Health Informatics MS

$54,000 – 155,000

Salary range from Glassdoor, 2022.

Job titles

  • Systems analyst
  • Support and optimization analyst
  • Research coordinator
  • Information systems trainer
  • Clinical informatics analyst

Top industries

  • Healthcare delivery systems
  • Universities
  • Healthcare IT vendors
  • Healthcare consulting firms

9%

Projected job growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022.

What you’ll learn

Advance your career in health care with the Clinical & Health Informatics MS program. Build a strong foundation to optimize clinical workflows, improve patient outcomes, and make data-driven decisions.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Data Analytics
  • Engineering Design
  • Information systems
  • Management
  • Leadership skills
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