How to Apply

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or its equivalent from an accredited institution and a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 to be considered for admission to the Health Informatics MS program. 

Supporting Materials

Additional Requirements for International Students

  • TOEFL: For applicants whose native language is not English, the TOEFL is required with a minimum score of 79 on the iBT. These scores should be sent officially to SOPHAS-specific TOEFL code 5688.

  • WES evaluation is required for applicants who completed their degree outside of the United States. This can be requested and submitted through SOPHAS.

Transfer students: Relevant graduate courses taken at other accredited universities may be considered for transfer credit. Students may transfer a maximum of six credits.

Nonmatriculated student policy: Nonmatriculated students may take a maximum of nine credits. Any additional courses require the student to be matriculated in a program.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall (for international applicants): April 15
  • Fall (for domestic applicants): June 1
  • Spring (for international applicants): Nov. 1 
  • Spring (for domestic applicants): Dec. 8

Laptop Requirement

Laptops are integrated into the curriculum at the College of Public Health to improve opportunities for active learning and provide greater access to specialized software and required tools in and out of the classroom. Incoming students are required to have a laptop that meets certain minimum hardware specifications. Review full laptop requirements.