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Master of Science in Health Informatics

About the Degree Program

MS Health Informatics

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.

Quick Details

  • Study Mode: Full-time
  • Total Credit Hours: 30 CH (12 at Galala University + 18 at ASU)
  • Delivery Format: Campus Immersion
  • Campus: Downtown Phoenix
  • STEM-OPT Eligibility: Available

Curriculum Structure

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)

  • HCD 575: Healthcare Transformational Leadership (3 CH

Courses at Arizona State University (21 Credit Hours)

Required Core (3 CH)

  • BMI 603: Health Informatics Database Modeling and Applications (3 CH)

Electives (12 CH)

  • Selected based on the chosen focus area

Applied Project (3 CH)

  • Applied Project in Health Informatics

Target Majors

  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Pharmacy
  • Nursing
  • Physical Therapy
  • Applied Health Sciences
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Biotechnology

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Students must be in the 6th semester of four-year programs or the 8th semester of five-year programs
  • Internship students may register during the first or second year of internship
  • Galala University graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible
  • Students may enroll in one course per semester, with a maximum completion period of three years
  • Minimum grade of B in all courses
  • Courses remain valid for three years

Program Tuition

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