Certificate Health Sciences & Nursing
Health Informatics Graduate Certificate
Electronic health records, health data and interoperability — four online courses.
- Credential
- Graduate Certificate
- Duration
- 9 months
- Credits
- 12
- Format
- Online
- Tuition
- $1,150 /credit
- Next start
- Jan 19, 2027
- Apply by
- Dec 15, 2026
Program overview
What this program is about
Health Informatics bridges clinical care and technology. The certificate is designed for clinicians and IT professionals moving into health data roles.
Credits stack into the M.P.H. or the M.S. in Data Science.
Learning by doing
Every Campora program includes hands-on work outside the classroom — a co-op, a clinical placement, a residency, a studio project or faculty research. Online students complete their projects with partner organizations near where they live.
- 91%employed or in grad school within six months
- 24students in an average class
What you will learn
- Manage electronic health record systems
- Analyze clinical data
- Apply HIPAA and data standards
- Lead digital health projects
Curriculum
Your courses, term by term
12 credits across 2 terms. Course codes and credits as listed in the 2026–27 catalog.
Term 1 · Spring 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HI 101 | Foundations of Health Informatics | 3 |
| HI 201 | Clinical Data Management | 3 |
Term 2 · Summer 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HI 301 | Health Data Standards and Interoperability | 3 |
| HI 401 | Digital Health Capstone | 3 |
Career outcomes
Where graduates go
- Clinical informatics specialist $98,000
- Health data analyst $84,000
Median annual pay in Massachusetts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data (2025), rounded.
Recent graduates work at
- Epic Systems
- Mass General Brigham
- athenahealth
- Beth Israel Lahey Health
Admissions
What you need to apply
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Unofficial transcript (official before enrollment)
- Current résumé
- Short statement of goals (300 words)
Deadlines
- Spring start (priority)
- Dec 14, 2026
- Fall start (priority)
- Mar 1, 2027
- Final deadline
- Jul 1, 2027
Tuition & aid
Cost and how to pay for it
| Tuition12 credits at $1,150 per credit | $13,800 |
|---|---|
| Technology fee | $300 |
| Books & materialsestimate | $400 |
| Estimated total per year | $14,500 |
Scholarships for this program
- up to 25%Graduate Merit Awardstrong academic or professional record
- 15%Employer Partner Discountstaff of 120 partner organizations
- 20%Alumni AwardCampora graduates
Faculty
Who teaches you
I moved from bedside nursing to an informatics role in eight months.
FAQ
Questions students ask
Who is this for?
Nurses, clinicians and IT staff who work with health data.
How long does the program take?
9 months at the recommended pace. You can take longer by enrolling part time.
When can I start?
The next start date is January 18, 2027. Apply by December 14, 2026 for priority review.
Can international students apply?
Yes. Online programs do not lead to an F-1 visa, but students anywhere in the world can enroll.
How do I pay for it?
91% of students receive grants, scholarships or employer support. File the FAFSA and use the net price calculator on the Tuition & Aid page.
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