Arizona State University Online Health Informatics MAS Program
The Arizona State University College of Health Solutions Department of Biomedical Informatics offers an online master of advanced studies (MAS) in health informatics. The degree combines computer science, information technology, and the management of data to improve health. Professionals with or without a medical background can enhance their knowledge and skills in health informatics in order to positively impact healthcare settings. Graduates of the program learn the skills to develop innovative knowledge management methods along with innovative uses of computer science and information technology to analyze, understand, and apply data to improve healthcare organizations and patient outcomes.
ASU is known for its innovation and unique approaches to solving problems. The faculty of the MAS in health informatics program remains active in the medical community, including some serving in leadership at the Mayo Clinic. Overall, the professors bring a wealth of skills and experiences to their teaching, including work in big data analysis, research on diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and groundbreaking studies on human communication. Employers may seek MAS in health informatics graduates for positions such as informatics analysts, clinical analysts, healthcare IT project managers, and clinical informatics managers, among other fields.
ASU has five campuses located in the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area, with an additional undergraduate campus in Lake Havasu City. Applicants to the online MAS in health informatics program must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field such as nursing, biology, pharmacy, medicine, computer science, or public health.
What to Expect from the ASU Online MAS in Health Informatics
Admission Requirements: Applicants must submit a graduate admission application and application fee, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a current resume or curriculum vitae, a statement of purpose, and proof of English language proficiency. TOEFL test scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a related field such as computer science, nursing, biology, medicine, pharmacy, or public health.
Study Plan: The MAS in health informatics is an accelerated degree. Classes are completed in 7.5-week terms, and the degree consists of ten courses for a total of 30 credits. Most part-time students take one course per 7.5-week session, which equals five courses per year. Students can choose to attend full-time and take up to 18 credits in the spring and fall and up to seven credits in the summer. Start dates are offered in fall and spring.
Coursework: There are 12 core credits, 15 elective credits, and a three-credit culminating experience applied project required to complete the MAS in health informatics through ASU Online. Courses include the fundamentals of health informatics, population health management and analysis, health informatics database modeling and applications, current perspectives in health informatics, clinical decision support and evidence-based medicine, workflow analysis and redesign in health systems engineering, clinical decision support and evidence-based medicine, applied biostatistics in medicine and informatics, applied data mining, leadership and change in clinical environments, and more.
Online Experience: The ASU online experience is mostly asynchronous, which means that students can watch recorded classes when convenient and complete assignments as specified for each class. However, some courses or parts of courses may have synchronous components, which means that there are specific times students must log in for certain lectures, assignments, or activities. In addition, some tests and assignments may be available only for a limited time (e.g., 24 to 48 hours) for completion. ASU online uses Blackboard for online courses and communication. Students must be familiar with computers and are expected to be able to send and receive information, communicate with others online, and do online research. As such, students must use a Mac or PC that has a headset, microphone, and webcam so that they have access to all multimedia resources and tools.
On-Site Requirements: There are no on-site requirements for the MAS in health informatics as the program is 100 percent online. Students are welcome to visit campus and are encouraged to participate in graduation on campus.
Paying for the Master of Advanced Studies in Health Informatics
ASU Online MAS in health informatics program tuition is listed in the tables below. Customized tuition figures can be calculated in the ASU Tuition Estimator. With the frequency of changing tuition rates, prospective students are encouraged to contact the admissions department of the health informatics program for exact costs.
ASU Online offers financial aid through grants, scholarships, loans, federal work-study, and on-campus jobs. Applicants can also seek outside resources for help paying for their MAS degree. Some companies offer tuition reimbursement programs for employees seeking a master’s degree.
Arizona State University Health Informatics (MAS)
| Degree Level | Master's Degree |
| Program Start Dates | Fall, Spring |
| Credits Needed to Graduate | 30 |
| Time to Complete? | Designed to be complete in 1 to 1.5 years depending on start date, but can take up to 6 years. |
| 100% Online? | Yes |
| Program Accreditation | None |
| Level of Education Required? | Bachelor's degree or higher |
| GRE or GMAT Required? | No |
| Work Experience Required? | No, but it is desired as the program is designed for professionals |
| Credit Hours | 30 |
| Average Cost Per Credit | $941 |
| Estimated Program Tuition * | $28,230.00 |
Tuition is calculated based on credits, at the published tuition rate. For programs with variable tuition rates, we use the rates for part-time students. Tuition number represents the cost of tuition for the entire program, not per semester or year. Estimated total tuition does not include additional fees, unless otherwise specified. Please check here for any tuition updates.
