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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 45
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $582.00
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $627.00
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Degree Overview
As a student in the IU Online M.P.H. in Public Health Informatics, you’ll develop a foundation in data systems used within healthcare organizations to advance public health. By studying the storage, collection, and management of health data, you’ll learn to improve health outcomes and address public health issues.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of one year of undergraduate mathematics
- GPA of 3.0 or higher, or official GRE scores
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
- Official transcripts
- GRE (students with GPA below 3.0 only)
- Personal statement (500 words)
- Resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only)
- Interview (if applicable)
Application Dates
Fall semester: Aug 1
Fall semester (international students): Apr 1
Spring semester: Nov 1
Spring semester (international students): Sep 15
The IU Online M.P.H. in Public Health Informatics prepares you for such careers as:
- Public health informatics epidemiologist
- Health informatics scientist
- Public health informatics project manager
- Public health informatics specialist
- Health informatics consultant
- Health informatics analyst
To earn the M.P.H. in Public Health Informatics, you must complete 45 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Public health core courses (12 credits)
- Public health informatics concentration courses (18 credits)
- Electives (9 credits)
- Public health practical experience (6 credits)
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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PBHL-P 510 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 Credits |
PBHL-P 511 | Comprehensive Methods and Applications in Biostatistics and Epidemiology | 3 Credits |
PBHL-P 512 | Communication and Leadership | 3 Credits |
PBHL-P 513 | Planning, Evaluation, and Management | 3 Credits |
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