McMaster University

Overview

The MSc in eHealth (Health Informatics) at McMaster University is an interdisciplinary graduate program that focuses on leveraging data, software, and health systems knowledge to address real-world healthcare challenges. This program equips students with both research and practical skills across various domains, including clinical, technical, and implementation aspects of eHealth.

What you'll study

The MSc in eHealth combines graduate-level coursework with hands-on learning in health informatics and eHealth implementation. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between technical foundations and the realities of clinical and organizational settings.

Core learning areas (coursework)

• Modern software technology, including concepts related to safety-critical software
• Management issues in eHealth, encompassing governance, planning, and delivery
• Applications of eHealth in clinical environments, focusing on workflow, adoption, and use cases
• Knowledge translation, change management, process re-engineering, and project management

Capstone / research component

Students will typically complete a graduate research component, such as a thesis or an equivalent research project. The specific format and requirements for this component should be verified with the program office.

Entry requirements

While specific GRE/GMAT and GPA cut-offs are not provided, admission is generally based on the applicant's academic background and the overall strength of their application. Proficiency in English is required, with accepted tests including TOEFL and IELTS.

English requirements

• TOEFL: Minimum score of 92 (IBT)
• IELTS: Minimum score of 7

Career prospects