Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics (PBC HI)
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The role of health informatics in the delivery of patient care is becoming more complex, with job opportunities emerging in nontraditional settings. The University of Illinois at Chicago has recognized these shifts in the health informatics field and developed four online graduate-level health informatics certificates to address the growing need for specialized health informatics professionals.
Each standalone certificate will focus on one health informatics specialty area: fundamentals, leadership, health data science and mobile health. After completing your certificate program, you can apply earned credits directly to our Master of Science in Health Informatics (MS HI).
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The program increased my visibility and credibility, which has led to a promotion for a position that is currently being created. This program is rewarding, the faculty is outstanding and has provided me the leverage that I need when addressing work-related issues.
Tuition Heading link
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$750 per Credit Hour
In Fixed Tuition Costs
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12-13 Credit Hours
To Earn Your Certificate
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$9,000 - $9,750*
Total Cost
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*Library and Technology Fees are an additional $19 per credit hour. Note: The Online PBC HI is a Full Cost Recovery Program and is not eligible for tuition waivers by University of Illinois employees.
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| Academic Term | Application Deadline | Classes Begin |
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| Fall 2023 | 7/1/2023 | 8/21/2023 |
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Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
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Official Transcripts
Registrar-issued transcripts (copies) from the all colleges or universities attended. Transcripts must state degree conferred from awarding institution.
International students refer to: International Requirements.
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3.0 GPA
Grade Point Average (GPA) minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative for all undergraduate degrees.
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General Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution that equals a U.S. bachelor’s degree and master’s or professional degree from an accredited institution.
- Grade Point Average (GPA) minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative for all undergraduate degrees, graduate and professional degrees and any additional post-degree coursework.
- Registrar-issued transcripts (copies) from the following:
- All colleges or universities attended
- All coursework taken after the first bachelor’s degree
- Transcripts must state degree conferred from awarding institution
- Mark sheets or grading scale legends
- International students refer to: International Requirements
English Proficiency Requirements for International Students
TOEFL iBT
Total Score: 95
Listening: 22
Writing: 24
Reading: 24
Speaking: 24IELTS
Overall Score 7
Listening: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5PTE Academic
Overall Score: 54
Listening:51
Writing: 56
Reading: 51
Speaking: 53TOEFL PBT
Total Score: 585 or higher
English Proficiency Waivers
English Proficiency Waiver Letter Instructions
The request for English Proficiency test scores automatically populates in the checklist for International applicants. If the international applicant intends to submit a waiver letter please select that option on the application. For a domestic or permanent resident applicant that is required to fulfill the English proficiency requirement, the request for test scores does not populate. Admissions audits the application, and then adds the option of the test score requirement or a waiver letter.
Application Instructions
- Apply now: https://admissions.uic.edu/graduate-professional/apply
- Upload all transcripts (must be official/can be electronic)
- Upload your resume
- Upload your personal statement
- Pay the $70 application fee, students with international transcript will need to pay an additional $100 evaluation fee
- Please check your application frequently to insure all materials are submitted before the deadline date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Fill out the FAFSA if you are applying for financial aid. Use code number 001776 to designate the University of Illinois at Chicago. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
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Each standalone health informatics certificate is designed for self-motivated, experienced healthcare or IT professionals who have already earned their bachelor’s degree. 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 such as Visio, OmniGraffle and LucidChart, data visualization tools such as Tableau and programming languages such as Excel, R, R-Studio, HL7, JSON, jq and Linux command line (CentOS/RedHat).
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Fundamental Course list
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Course Description BHIS 460 Introduction to Health Informatics 1 Hour Introduction to information technology and systems in a healthcare setting. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in HIM 410 or equivalent experience. BHIS 510 Healthcare Information Systems 3 Hours Examination, through case studies, group and class discussions, and problem-based learning, of the effective utilization of information technology applications currently in place and on the horizon in healthcare organizations. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the instructor. BHIS 514 Patient Safety Topics in Health Informatics 2 Hours The application of health informatics knowledge to the issue of patient safety. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 510 and BHIS 511; or consent of the instructor. BHIS 522 Mobile Health Informatics 3 Hours This elective course examines the field of mobile health informatics from theoretical and applied information management perspectives. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Extensive computer use required. Offered completely online. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 437, BHIS 510 and BHIS 515 or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: BHIS 528 or the equivalent. BHIS 527 Knowledge Management in Healthcare Organizations 3 Hours An examination through readings, case studies, research publications and discussion of the current issues, concepts and technologies of knowledge management in healthcare organizations. Offered online using asynchronous discussion in conjunction with seminar format. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in BHIS 510 and consent of the instructor. -
Mobile Health Informatics course list
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Course Description BHIS 460 Introduction to Health Informatics 1 Hour Introduction to information technology and systems in a healthcare setting. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in HIM 410 or equivalent experience. BHIS 522 Mobile Health Informatics 3 Hours This elective course examines the field of mobile health informatics from theoretical and applied information management perspectives. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Extensive computer use required. Offered completely online. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 437, BHIS 510 and BHIS 515 or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: BHIS 528 or the equivalent. BHIS 528
Consumer Health Informatics 3 Hours Examines the developing area of consumer health informatics from both theoretical and practical knowledge management perspectives through class discussions. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 510 and BHIS 527 or consent of the instructor. BHIS 540 Essentials in Health Data Science 3 Hours Provides foundation in data science applied specifically to healthcare. BHIS 523 Advanced Topics in Mobile Health Technologies 3 Hours Provide students with advanced knowledge and skills for designing, implementing, and evaluating mHealth solutions. Students will be taught concepts of user-centered design as a gen-purp framework for designing, developing, and evaluating mHealth sys. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 522. Recommended Background: BHIS 528. -
Select either BHIS 554 or BHIS 567 to complete certificate
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Course Description BHIS 529 Transforming Healthcare using Business Intelligence and Predictive Analytics 3 Hours An examination through readings and class discussion of various health information technologies and capabilities required by healthcare organizations as they undergo the major transformations needed to support emerging care models. Extensive computer use required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in BHIS 510 and Grade of B or better in BHIS 437; and consent of the instructor. Recommended background: BHIS 525. BHIS 540 Essentials in Health Data Science 3 Hours Provides foundation in data science applied specifically to healthcare. BHIS 541 Healthcare Data Analytics 3 Hours Explores the spectrum of ways data analytics is being used in healthcare organizations today. Students will complete hands-on exercises to design and formulate datasets, interpret and articulate data results needed to transform healthcare delivery and the health of individuals and populations. Tools, applications, approaches for health care data analytics are taught. BHIS 554 Health Informatics Business intelligence Tools and Applications 3 Hours Provides students with core business intelligence concepts and fundamentals, applying them to create best practices through informed decision making. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in BHIS 510; and Grade of B or better in BHIS 437; or consent of the instructor. BHIS 567 Healthcare Data Visualization 3 Hours This course introduces fundamental principles of data visualization in healthcare and focuses on effective presentation of health analytics outcomes. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): BHIS 437 and BHIS 575; and consent of the instructor. Recommended Background: BHIS 529, BHIS 554 and two courses from Lynda.com Understanding Data Science and Introduction to Data Science. Credit is not given for BHIS 567 if the student has credit in IDS 567. -
Select either BHIS 525 or BHIS 538 to complete certificate
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Course Description BHIS 537 Health Informatics Product Management 3 Hours Examines the environment and activities necessary to plan product development and management for the healthcare I.T. industry. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Recommended Background: BHIS 543 BHIS 543 Healthcare Project Management 3 Hours Introduces health industry workers to specific healthcare project management and methods that achieve outcomes in the healthcare organization; stresses project life-cycle as the primary approach; uses project management book of knowledge. Prerequisites: BHIS 437, BHIS 510, BHIS 520, and BHIS 525 or consent of the instructor. BHIS 546 Leadership Development in Health Informatics 3 Hours Students will analyze, evaluate and practice the competencies necessary for leadership unique to the health informatics profession. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. BHIS 525 Social and Organizational Issues in Health Informatics 3 Hours Examines the impact of information systems on the healthcare organization and applies theory through case study analysis. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 510 or HPA 510; and BHIS 515 or BHIS 520 or BHIS 530 or HPA 520 or HPA 531 or HPA 550; or consent of the instructor. BHIS 538 Healthcare IT Administration 3 Hours Examines organizational and management issues in healthcare IT. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 510, BHIS 511 and BHIS 537 or consent of the instructor.
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*Library and Technology Fees are an additional $19 per credit hour. Note: The Online PBC HI is a Full Cost Recovery Program and is not eligible for tuition waivers by University of Illinois employees.