Master's in Healthcare Informatics
As a Healthcare Informatics graduate student, you’ll be trained in practical and theoretical approaches and armed with the latest best practices, so that you are uniquely positioned to succeed in this fast-paced, ever-changing industry.
Whether you choose to earn your degree online or on our campus, you’ll graduate prepared to use technology to streamline patient care and improve health outcomes.
As a Healthcare Informatics graduate student, you’ll study the economic, cultural, and technological aspects of healthcare IT, with a focus on business and clinical operations.
Through a unique combination of real-world lessons and scholarly research, you will follow a practical course of study led by professors with extensive expertise in medical IT. Our faculty possesses a deep and varied knowledge of the field, and you will gain skills you can immediately apply in your studies and hands-on internships.
Because Sacred Heart students are trained in both practical and theoretical approaches—and armed with the latest best practices—they are uniquely positioned to succeed in this fast-paced industry.
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Sacred Heart University boasts a strong placement rate of 98%, with most graduates finding employment or enrolling in graduate school within six months of graduation. The University's Center for Career & Professional Development assists students with finding jobs and internships, while resources like Interstride help international students find opportunities, connect with employers, and navigate visa sponsorships.
Career & Professional Development Resources
Center for Career & Professional Development:
Provides support to students for finding career opportunities and continued professional growth after graduation.
Interstride:
A portal designed to help students find jobs and internships, network with other students, and find immigration and career support, particularly for international students.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
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Applicants typically admitted have a minimum Bachelor’s grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (based on the traditional USA 4.0 scale).
Successful completion of English language course(s) from an accredited US university, determined case-by-case by SHU International Admissions.
International School curriculum in English
AP English
SAT/ACT Reading/Writing scores (optional for general admission to SHU)
TOEFL PBT: 550
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL iBT® Home Edition: 80
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
Academic IELTS: 6.5
EIKEN Pre-1
GTEC: 1200
iTEP: 5
PTE: 62
Completion of ELS 112
Completion of EF Level C1
Completion of Talk Level 7
On-site ESL test proctored at SHU
Cambridge C1 Advanced: 180
Duolingo: 110 (production score minimum 85)
VEPT 5.5
iESOL: B2 Communicator with a minimum of 39 points
Oxford Test of English, Advanced Test: 135
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
49500 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 160 USD
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