George Mason University’s BS in Health Informatics program prepares students to work at the intersection of health care, information technology, and data science. The program integrates health sciences, computer science, data science, behavioral sciences, and information technology to equip students with the technical and analytical skills needed to improve patient care and population health.
Through a 120-credit curriculum, students gain applied training in collecting, storing, managing, and analyzing health data for decision-making in clinical and public health settings. Coursework covers health information systems, health databases, data analytics, data mining, programming, interoperability standards, mobile health, privacy and security, project management, and electronic health records. Students build both conceptual knowledge and hands-on technical skills essential for careers in health informatics.
The program may be completed on a full- or part-time basis, with options for on-campus and online coursework. Students also complete an internship and a pre-internship seminar to gain professional experience in health care or public health organizations.
An Accelerated BS-to-MS pathway is available for high-achieving students who wish to continue directly into George Mason’s MS in Health Informatics program.