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Northeastern's interdisciplinary Master of Science in Health Informatics program pioneered graduate education in this discipline. Graduates emerge with expertise in the intersection of technology, human health, and healthcare systems, equipped to leverage information management for enhanced care delivery and outcomes, while bridging communication between medical professionals, administrators, and IT specialists.
This innovative MS program is jointly offered by Bouvé College of Health Sciences and Khoury College of Computer Sciences. Featuring a flexible curriculum for all students, it blends essential healthcare systems coursework with specialized electives across industry domains. Learners tailor their education to their professional goals, with healthcare professionals gaining technological fluency. An industry advisory board ensures the program maintains its cutting-edge curriculum, continuously adapting to healthcare innovations.
Professional Opportunities
The health informatics field is experiencing explosive growth, with projected 23% job expansion through 2020. Healthcare's digital transformation creates urgent demand for professionals skilled in both health sciences and information technology. Alumni of Northeastern's program have secured roles as clinical, data, and security analysts, project leaders, and executive positions including CIO and CMIO at leading organizations. Graduates work at prestigious institutions like Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Partners Healthcare, and Tufts Medical Center, among others.