Informatics B.S. + Health Informatics M.S.
Turn health information into change that improves patients’ lives
Informatics leverages the power of technology into a tool that makes discovery possible. Health informatics examines the “why” behind health data. It allows us to monitor our own health information, and to use biomedical data to spot trends and limit outbreaks of disease.
You can apply the science of information management to the field of health care by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Informatics and a master’s degree in Health Informatics through the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering in Indianapolis.
“We look at the health care delivery system and how to improve that system using technology.”
Josette Jones, Health Informatics program director
How it works
You’ll apply for the accelerated program in the sixth semester of your B.S. or when you have successfully completed your first five semesters—75 credit hours—with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher. The Luddy Indianapolis will waive all application fees.
Bachelor and master degrees are conferred independently.
Plan of Study
The plan of study follows the Informatics plan of study for years 1-3. Students begin taking graduate level courses during year 4 as follows:
Fall Semester
- INFO-I 305 Introduction to Research in Informatics
- 300 level or higher INFO, LIS or NEWM class
- Elective or Area of Specialization
- INFO-I 501 Introduction to Informatics
- INFO-B 505 Informatics Project Management
Spring Semester
- INFO-I 453 Computer and Information Ethics
- INFO I491, I492/493 or I494/495 Capstone
- Elective or Area of Specialization
- INFO-B 535 Clinical Information Systems
- INFO-B 581 Health Informatics Standards and Terminology
Summer 1 before Fifth Year
Fall Semester Fifth Year
- INFO-B 626 Human Factors Engineering for Health Informatics
- INFO-B 641 Business of Health Informatics
- Elective