Clinical & Health Informatics MS
Master of Science in Clinical & Health Informatics
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
- Develop your interest in health care 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 to allow for full time employment.
Program type
Master’s degree
Degree awarded
Master of Science in Clinical & Health Informatics
Commitment
18 months to 4 years
Tuition
$1,600 per credit
Format
Online
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
Yes, restrictions apply
Supports F-1 Visa
No
Learn moreApplication deadlines
Spring 2027
- Deadline: December 15, 2026
Summer 2027
- Deadline: April 15, 2027
Your questions, answered
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Admissions and events
Program requirements
Application materials required
October 21, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Career Outlook: MS Learning Analytics
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Program Overview: MS Learning Analytics & MS Education: Instructional Coaching
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Program Overview: MS Learning Analytics
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Career Outlook: MS Learning Analytics
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Clinical & Health Informatics MS
$54,000 – 155,000
Salary range from Glassdoor, 2022.
Job titles
Top industries
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. You’ll gain expertise in population health management, biomedical informatics and health care operations to optimize clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
- Leadership skills
- Healthcare Operations Management
- Data Analytics
- Information Systems
- Population Health
Video insights
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Connect with an enrollment coach
Our friendly, knowledgeable enrollment coaches are here to answer your questions. Connect with us to:
- Explore your program options
- Review courses and outcomes
- Check eligibility requirements
- Get help with your application
- Learn about financial aid
Email us: coach@pdc.wisc.edu