The Master of Science in Health Informatics is a flexible, STEM-designated program designed to meet the needs of working professionals and students seeking advanced expertise at the intersection of health care, data, and technology. The program provides a strong foundation in health informatics principles, health communication, health care data management, and leadership in health systems.
Through core and elective courses, students gain specialized knowledge in areas such as biostatistics, clinical informatics, population health, health care artificial intelligence, telehealth, telemedicine, clinical workflows, and human–computer interaction in health care. The curriculum prepares graduates to analyze, design, and improve health information systems that support clinical decision-making and organizational performance.
The program offers multiple focus areas, including bioethical issues in applied biomedicine, biostatistics in medicine and informatics, imaging informatics and diagnostics, knowledge management and engineering, workflow analysis and redesign in health systems engineering, and translational bioinformatics.
Bridge Courses at Galala University (12 Credit Hours)
BMI 601: Fundamentals of Health Informatics (3 CH)
BMI 604: Health Informatics Communications (3 CH)
BMI 618: Current Perspectives in Health Informatics (3 CH)
Courses at Arizona State University (21 Credit Hours)
Required Core (3 CH)
Electives (12 CH)
Applied Project (3 CH)
| Institution | Credit Hours | Estimated Duration | Tuition per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galala University (Egyptian Students) |
12 CH |
1 year (2 semesters) | $3,600 |
|
Galala University (GU International Students) |
12 CH | 1 year (2 semesters) | $4,200 |
| Galala University (International Students) | 12 CH | 1 year (2 semesters) | $4,800 |
| Arizona State University | 18 CH | 1 year (2 semesters) | Online: $17,668 |