Clinical & Health Informatics Capstone

Capstone Certificate in Clinical and Health Informatics

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Is this program right for you?

Providers increasingly rely on data and technology to improve healthcare. A Capstone Certificate in Clinical and Health Informatics from UW–Madison equips you with clinical informatics methods to enhance care quality. Ideal for professionals in healthcare informatics, the certificate enhances your skills in health IT and data analytics.

  • Learn health information technology and data analysis to improve systems for efficient, high-quality patient care
  • Work with renowned faculty using real-world examples to assess health innovations’ impact on policy, practice, security, and information systems
  • An online environment that is interactive, teaching you to combine healthcare knowledge with analytics while working collaboratively and remotely

Education that works for you

Earn your certificate online to address health care priorities and help create healthier lives through data.

Program type

Capstone certificate

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Certificate awarded

Capstone Certificate in Clinical and Health Informatics

Commitment

1-3 semesters

Tuition

$1,600 per credit

Tuition details

Format

Online

Primarily online

Credits

9 graduate-level credits

Admission terms

Program admits for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

STEM opt eligible

No

Supports F-1 Visa

Application deadlines

Fall 2026

  • Deadline: August 15, 2026

Spring 2027

  • Deadline: January 1, 2027

Summer 2027

  • Deadline: May 1, 2027
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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • 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

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Statement of purpose
  • 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 Capstone

$54,000-115,000

Market salary range. Source: 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

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Projected job growth according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022.

You can you choose to focus in

Transform health care delivery using data-driven insights with the Clinical & Health Informatics Capstone Certificate program.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Leadership skills
  • Healthcare Operations Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Information Systems
  • Population Health
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