Masters
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About the MS in Health Informatics at Loyola
The Master of Science in Health Informatics offered through Loyola's respected Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health is at the forefront of data and informatics in health care and empowers students to thrive in this exciting field.
The program will prepare you to use data to improve patient care and population health, gain in-demand practical skills, and unlock the power of data through a wealth of career paths in a variety of health care settings.
Offered fully online, the program will fit in with the demands of your daily life. You will be mentored and guided by a faculty of seasoned health care professionals and scholars.
Program Structure
Loyola's online MS in Health Informatics is a two-year program with full- and part-time options available. The 39-credit-hour program concludes with a capstone project or internship.
To be accepted into the program, you must have completed a bachelor's degree and coursework from an accredited university or college in a field relevant to the discipline, such as computer science, biostatistics, public health, nursing, medicine, or biology.
Why Choose Loyola for Your MS in Health Informatics?
You will build on foundational courses in health care informatics and data science, then hone in on your interests with elective courses.
- An exciting and dynamic field improving the quality of health care
- A convenient online delivery model to fit your life
- An abundance of opportunities for real-world learning
- A distinctive Jesuit foundation that sets you apart
- A wealth of career paths and professional opportunities
- A wide range of world-class academic resources
You will become part of the new health care workforce, using informatics and data science to improve outcomes and delivery while minimizing health inequities.
Offered entirely online, this Loyola program gives you a flexible path to complete your MS in Health Informatics while tending to the demands and obligations of your daily life.
Prepare for your future by applying the knowledge you have gained in the classroom to hands-on, real-world learning opportunities, such as an internship or capstone project.
Through a graduate program grounded in Jesuit values, you will learn to apply your knowledge and skills within a framework of social justice, collaboration, scholarship, critical thinking, advocacy, professionalism, ethical behavior, and humility.
The health informatics program will offer you exceptional preparation for a variety of career paths, from clinical informatics specialist and senior health care analyst to data scientist and health care analyst with additional graduate-level training.
You will have access to an extensive portfolio of high-performance infrastructures. Our program has developed innovative natural language processing techniques, and we are part of a larger data sharing consortium across the Chicagoland region.
Health Informatics & Data Science Department
The Department of Health Informatics & Data Science gives faculty and students the tools they need to develop problem-specific solutions that improve patient care and advance systems-level change. Find more information on the department and stories showcasing current Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health students and graduates from the Health Informatics MS program and learn more about why Loyola is right for you.
Department WebsiteParkinson News and StoriesMeet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the Health Informatics MS program.
Faculty & StaffMS in Health Informatics: Career Connections
As a graduate of the MS in Health Informatics program you will have gained powerful preparation for a career in this dynamic and rapidly evolving discipline in health care.
Graduates of our program are also ready to pursue other advanced degrees in fields such as medicine and nursing to expand their professional opportunities.
Specific job options include:
- Health care data analyst
- Senior health care analyst
- Clinical informatics specialist
- Informatics analyst
- Informatics manager
- Informatics director
- Health care IT project manager
- Physician scientist (when combined with an MD program)
- Nurse informaticist
- Clinical informaticist RN (when combined with a nursing program)
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers and fields that interest you.
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Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the Health Informatics MS program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide Health Informatics MS learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2024-2025 Catalog
Browse Academic CatalogMS in Health Informatics Results and Skills
By earning your MS in Health Informatics at Loyola University Chicago, you will develop a wide range of skills, including the ability to:
Critically and analytically assess health informatics literature and connect a professional and historical perspective of the field to related domains
Effectively conduct informatics research as well as rapid testing and implementation of data-driven strategies
Analyze problems, assess solutions against specific measures, and generate new bodies of knowledge from initial data
Understand the ethical considerations of data usage, specifically as they relate to patient safety and privacy
Develop new frameworks and models to solve health informatics and data science problems
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
The estimated tuition and fees for the Health Informatics MS totals $42735.00, or 33 credit hours at a cost of $1,295.00 per credit hour. Please note that tuition and fees for all of Loyola's academic programs are subject to change.
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health Financial Aid & Scholarships
Robert and Betty Parkinson Scholars Award
Named for Loyola alumni Robert (“Bob”) and Betty Parkinson, the Parkinson Scholars Award honors their commitment to helping ensure access to quality health care and the recognition that such health care is a basic human right. Bob and Betty Parkinson took to heart the Ignatian value of “being persons for others.” The Parkinson Scholars Award supports exceptionally talented students with demonstrated financial need who are dedicated to being “persons for others” and will use their Parkinson education to improve the health and health care of individuals, communities, and systems.
Awarded each semester to up to 10 Parkinson students, it includes an $8,000 tuition-restricted scholarship and additional funds to support scholarly activity. Scholars are selected to represent the broad range of the Parkinson School’s disciplines.
Graduate Student Opportunities
The Parkinson School is dedicated to making education both accessible and affordable. Along with potential scholarship opportunities, the school offers paid graduate student positions that provide hands-on experience in research, community engagement, and scholarship. The available positions for incoming Parkinson graduate students are paid roles, with compensation provided bi-weekly, and do not include a benefits package. These positions offer invaluable experience while supporting your academic journey.
Learn More
More information about scholarships can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.
Appointments and Events
Whether you’re just beginning your search, in the midst of the application process, or eager to explore our graduate and professional programs, our admissions staff is here to assist you every step of the way.
Schedule an AppointmentThe Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health offers graduate open houses, information sessions, individual appointments, open Zoom and text sessions, and a multitude of other ways to get to know us better.
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Application Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Health Informatics MS are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.
Fall Early Action: February 1
All applicants meeting this deadline will receive an admission decision no later than 3 weeks after the Feb 1 deadline.
Fall Priority: May 15
All applicants meeting this deadline will be considered for admission. Any applications received after May 15 will be considered until Parkinson reaches enrollment capacity for the fall.
Spring: November 15
All applicants meeting this deadline will be considered for admission. Any applications received after November 15 will be considered until Parkinson reaches enrollment capacity for the spring.
Summer: March 15
All applicants meeting this deadline will be considered for admission. Any applications received after March 15 will be considered until Parkinson reaches enrollment capacity for the summer.
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Health Informatics MS include:
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
2 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Prerequisite Standing Requirements
Students must have completed a baccalaureate degree and coursework in a field relevant to the discipline - such as computer science, biostatistics, public health, nursing, medicine, or biology - from an accredited university or college.
Statement of Purpose Details
Please write a brief statement describing your academic and research interests as well as your professional goals. Highlight any research or professional experience.
Official Documents
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. Official transcripts are those that are sent directly by the college/university to Loyola University Chicago. Transcripts (with U.S. educational credentials) sent by the student to Loyola are considered unofficial documents, and while they may be utilized for initial review of your application, official transcripts are still required. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu.
International Applicant Requirements
An official English language proficiency exam is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit an official transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation cannot be waived, and unofficial transcripts will not be accepted for international applicants.
Please visit our International Applicant Requirements page for specific information regarding the application process for international students. Please note this program does not qualify international students to receive the F1 student visa.
Start Your Application
Applying online to the Health Informatics MS program is a swift, uncomplicated, and cost-free process. After submission, you can proceed to send and upload any additional requirements.
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