Johns Hopkins University

Overview

The Applied Health Sciences Informatics program at Johns Hopkins University equips students with the skills to design, implement, and manage health information technology solutions across various settings, including clinical environments, public health, and research. The program emphasizes practical informatics skills, leadership, and change management, preparing graduates to lead advancements in healthcare technology.

What you'll study

The curriculum is designed to integrate informatics concepts with practical applications, enabling students to understand the use of health data and information systems in clinical care, research workflows, and public health initiatives.

Core coursework includes:

• Public Health and Biomedical Informatics
• Applied Clinical Informatics
• Health Information Systems: Design to Deployment
• Informatics and the Clinical Research Lifecycle: Tools, Techniques, and Processes
• Leading Change Through Health Informatics
• Database Querying in Health

Capstone/thesis: Students will have the opportunity to engage in a comprehensive project that synthesizes their learning and showcases their expertise in applied health sciences informatics.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants should meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold a terminal degree (Master's or doctorate) in a relevant healthcare field, or
• Hold a bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of related work experience, or
• Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant area of study and submit strong academic records or other supportive documents.

The Admissions Committee evaluates applicants based on their academic background, statement of purpose, professional experience, letters of recommendation, and motivation for pursuing graduate study. A target GPA of 3.5 or above is generally expected.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Applied Health Sciences Informatics program can pursue diverse career opportunities in healthcare organizations, research institutions, and public health agencies. Potential roles include health informatics specialist, clinical informatics manager, data analyst, and health information systems director, among others. The skills gained in this program empower graduates to drive innovation and improve healthcare delivery through effective use of information technology.