Master of Science [M.S] (Health Informatics)
STEM Course
5 years
17 Credits
Full Time
On Campus
Thesis Based
Field of Study:
Ranked #301 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023
₹10.8 L/Yr
CA$17,541 /Yr
1 Students Applied
1 Students Admitted
- Master of Science (M.Sc) - Health Informatics at the University of Victoria is offered by the School of Health Information Science.
- The MSc in Health Informatics has a maximum 5-year time limit.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- The MSc degree in Health Informatics requires a minimum of 16.5 units of coursework, including a research project or thesis.
- Students will learn to identify what information and data are needed and make effective healthcare decisions by doctors, nurses, hospital administrators, government planners, and other health care professionals.
- Health information science (also known as health informatics) is the study of:
- how health data are collected, stored, and communicated;
- how those data are processed into health information suitable for administrative and clinical decision making; and
- how computer and telecommunications technology can be applied to support these processes.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹1077017 (CAD 17541) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room And Board | ₹818032 |
| Total Cost | ₹818032 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an undergraduate degree in health informatics, clinical or health science, or information technology from a recognized institution.
- A grade point average of 5.0/9.0 (B or equivalent) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete a Bachelor’s (4 years) degree in health informatics, clinical or health science, or information technology from a recognized institution.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
5.0 / 9
Minimum gpa
GPA
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Letter of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Informatics Analyst
- Clinical Informaticist
- Electronic Medical Record Keeper
- Pharmacy or Nutrition Informaticist
- Nurse Informaticist
- Informatics Specialist
- Nurse Informaticist Informatics Manager
- Chief Medical Information Officer
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria University Future Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Rotary Foundation Scholarships- Global Grants | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 85,039/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 1.5 L/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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Important Dates
| Program | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| M.S Chemistry | Application Deadline For September Intake (1st May 2024) |
| M.S Biology | Application Deadline For September Intake (1st Aug 2024) |
| Ph.D Chemistry | Application Deadline For September Intake (1st May 2024) |
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