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The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) educates Canada's next generation of healthcare leaders and researchers through its graduate programs and collaborative initiatives. Its interdisciplinary methodology perfectly addresses the challenges of modern healthcare's dynamic environment. IHPME's professional programs equip students with the expertise, competencies, and visionary outlook required for leadership positions in healthcare. Faculty members represent the leading minds shaping contemporary healthcare through research and practice. The Health Informatics program immerses students in cutting-edge, evidence-based research and practices, culminating in a Master of Health Informatics (MHI) degree. This program delivers comprehensive Digital Health education for tomorrow's leaders and policy shapers, developing professionals who can drive systemic healthcare transformation and influence policy decisions.
The MHI curriculum empowers graduates to create solutions that benefit diverse stakeholders - from patients and clinicians to developers and policymakers. Students gain expertise in managing complex health informatics operations, developing optimized systems, and formulating digital health policies. The program explores advanced areas including information governance, system interoperability, and cybersecurity, alongside fundamental subjects like business analysis, knowledge management, and data analytics. Graduates emerge prepared to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Through practical experiences and industry partnerships, students graduate ready to excel in this rapidly evolving discipline.
Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Eligible undergraduate degrees include those in a health sciences or social sciences specialty, Regulated Health Professions in Ontario, or a computer science or information science specialty with the equivalent of a minimum mid-B average in the last academic year.
English language requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required score: 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Including Writing and Speaking Sections: Overall score: 93; Writing: 22; Speaking: 22
Academic English Level 60: Required score: B
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online: Required score: 70 minimum total with at least 60 in each part.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): Required score: 76 minimum total with at least 22 in each component and 32 in writing
Cambridge Assessment English: Required score: minimum 185 overall with at least 176 in each component.