Introduction
Transform Healthcare Through Information
UIC’s 100% Online Health Informatics and Health Information Management degree and certificate programs prepare you to begin or further your career in a dynamic field and play a vital role in the evolution of healthcare.
To learn more explore the programs below.
- Master of Science in Health Informatics
- Master of Science in Health Information Management
- Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management Completion Program
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Health Informatics
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics
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Master of Science in Health Informatics
Become a leader in digital health and data science. Apply IT-based best-practices in healthcare delivery, planning and research management while designing and developing innovative data-analysis practices. -
Master of Science in Health Information Management
Become a leader where clinical, financial, administrative and information systems meet. Apply innovative approaches to real-world issues in the areas of privacy, security clinical classifications, revenue cycle management, project management, electronic health record storage, and health data capture and analysis. Acquire the expertise necessary to take and pass the prestigious Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification exam. -
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management Completion Program
Set yourself apart with skills to fill a talent need in the health industry. This dynamic degree program prepares you for health information and information system management as well as healthcare planning and provision, resource allocation, and executive decision making. -
Post-Master’s Certificate in Health Informatics
Advance your career. Learn the essentials of data collection and storage, as well as understand the different types of health information systems, and become comfortable with the legal and ethical issues surrounding informatics and personal health records. -
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics
Advance your career. In this certificate, your coursework emphasizes the development of a competitive skill set grounded in healthcare information sciences, which you can achieve through hands-on experience with workflow tools.
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Why choose UIC?
- University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is an acclaimed research institution, located in Chicago’s health tech hub. We are the only public research institution in Chicago.
- We have long-standing partnerships with health and community organizations and a large alumni network.
- Highly reputable in delivering an outstanding online education since 2006.
- Faculty is experienced in the professional practice of HI/HIM and innovative research.
- Our degrees and the training we provide are of exceptional quality. MSHI, MSHIM and BSHIM programs are CAHIIM accredited.
Health Informatics and Health Information Management Faculty Voices
It’s an exciting time in the field of health informatics. There’s lots of exciting growth both with artificial intelligence and traditional methodologies.
Dr. Andy Boyd | Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Chief Research Information Officer
At UIC, we have bachelor’s and master’s in health information management degrees that are purely online and provide an opportunity for working individuals to earn a degree while working full-time.
Gideon Ramirez | Clinical Assistant Professor
Health informatics is a very dynamic field. Although our program has been around a long time, our curriculum is up-to-date and reflects the ever-changing field and industry trends. Our curriculum is CAHIIM accredited and gives students the knowledge they need to work successfully in the field of health informatics.
Dr. Miriam Isola | Clinical Associate Professor
Choosing a quality health information management program that is CAHIIM accredited provides students with the required knowledge and skill, employment and marketability, as well as academic eligibility for applicable professional certifications, to ensure they can succeed professionally.
Lois Hitchcock, MHA, RHIA, FAHIMA | MSHIM Program Director
Earning a degree of any kind, at any level, is not easy! Know you have support available in the online HI and HIM programs.
Laura Mills | MSHI Interim Program Director
The close-knit community fostered by the online HIM faculty creates a family-like environment. Although HIM is a relatively small field, it is far-reaching. Our online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program is part of a large four-year university sitting in the middle of a major metropolis.
Felecia Williams, MPA, RHIA | BSHIM Program Director
CAHIIM Accredited
The Health Informatics accreditor of University of Illinois Chicago is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Master of Science degree in Health Informatics has been reaffirmed through 2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
The Health Information Management accreditor of University of Illinois Chicago is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Master of Science degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
The Health Information Management accreditor of University of Illinois Chicago is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2027. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.