Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics

The Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics, offered by the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, prepares professionals to enter or advance in the rapidly growing field of health informatics. This 100% online program provides practical skills and graduate-level education without requiring a full degree commitment. Students can complete the 12-credit program in as few as 8 months, and credits earned can be applied toward further graduate study.

The program addresses the increasing demand for health informatics professionals in hospitals, insurers, and pharmaceutical companies, equipping graduates with essential skills to contribute to healthcare transformation.

Who Should Register

Whether you’re a health informatics professional looking to advance your career potential with a new credential or you’re interested in transitioning into health informatics from another career, a Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics can help position you to contribute to healthcare transformation. The program also opens the door for tech-savvy medical professionals who want a career change.

This program is especially designed for:

• Physicians
• Nurses
• Physical Therapists
• Pharmacists
• Mental Health Workers
• Other Healthcare Providers
• IT Professionals
• Health Information Managers
• Occupational Therapists
• Community Health Professionals
• Public Health Professionals
• Dieticians
• Speech Therapists

Why Choose USF Health's Morsani College of Medicine

Nationally Recognized Research University
USF is a dynamic, globally respected research institution serving over 50,000 students from 140+ countries.

Flexible Learning
100% online program for convenience and adaptability.

Innovative Curriculum
Focused on integrating informatics with modern patient care to improve outcomes.

Reputation
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is known for cutting-edge research and academic excellence.

Admission Requirements

All prospective students applying for the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics must meet the following criteria for admission:

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university in biological, chemical, computer, management information sciences, or a related field.
• International students must submit equivalent degrees and additional documentation if applicable.
  
  

GPA:

• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  
  

Documents:

• Official transcripts.
• Resume.
• Two professional or academic letters of recommendation.
• Statement of Purpose.
  
  

Optional:

• GRE, MCAT, VAT scores, or evidence of substantial health informatics experience to enhance an application.
  
  

Certificates Only:

• Certificate Departmental Approval Form.

Additional requirements may apply for international students.

Required Courses

This program’s core curriculum requirements include four (4) courses worth three (3) credit hours each. Graduate certificate students can complete the program 100% online and in as few as eight (8) months. Courses include:

Introduction to Health Informatics  
Overview of health informatics and its relevance to healthcare professionals.

Health Data Management
Covers relational databases, SQL, data warehousing, OLAP tools, and data quality.

Foundation in Management Information Systems
Examines MIS acquisition, storage, and interpretation for informatics and healthcare professionals.

Integrated Electronic Medical Records
Explores opportunities and challenges in EHR systems.

What You'll Learn

With a Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics, you’ll learn how to manage health data and medical information, supervise the electronic health record acquisition and implementation process, as well as explain how information systems assist healthcare organizations in achieving their strategies for improving care delivery and patient outcomes.

Graduates will be prepared for roles such as:

• Chief Information Officer
• Chief Medical Information Officer
• Health Informatics Director
• HIM Director
• Health Data/Information Resource Manager
• IT Consultant in healthcare

Salary Outlook:
Median salary for computer and information systems managers in the U.S.: $164,070* 

*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics