MSc

MSc Health Informatics

Where clinical care meets digital innovation

Online or on campus

24 months36 creditsEnglish

Overview

Healthcare generates more data than any other sector, yet many institutions struggle to use it effectively. This programme trains informaticians who understand both clinical workflows and modern data architecture. You will study electronic health records, FHIR interoperability standards, clinical decision support, and health data governance including GDPR and HIPAA principles. Case studies span NHS trusts, African community health networks, and private hospital groups.

Clinical and IT backgrounds are both welcome — bridge modules level-up whichever side you arrive from. You will configure FHIR APIs in sandbox environments and critique real EHR rollout case studies from the NHS and East Africa.

Who This Program Is For

Nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals moving into informatics
IT analysts entering healthcare technology roles
Public-health officials managing digital health programmes

Faculty spotlight

Dr. Aisha Okonkwo, former NHS clinical informatics lead, teaches EHR implementation; Professor Emma Laurent researches low-bandwidth telemedicine architectures.

How you can study

Study options & delivery

Online pathway· Flexible remote

Complete your MSc Health Informatics fully online from anywhere in the world with faculty-led modules and flexible scheduling.

On-campus pathway· £4,100 / $5,200/year

Attend seminars and access facilities in person at Frontier Innovation University.

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What You Will Learn

Map clinical workflows and identify informatics improvement opportunities
Design EHR configurations and interoperability solutions using HL7 FHIR
Apply epidemiological methods to population health analytics
Evaluate health IT implementations using safety and usability frameworks
Lead cross-functional teams of clinicians, IT staff, and administrators
Conduct usability and safety assessments of clinical software
Draft data-sharing agreements compliant with UK GDPR

Curriculum

Year 1 — Foundations

Code	Course	Credits
HI501	Introduction to Health Informatics Introduction to Health Informatics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Introduction to Health Informatics Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
HI502	Clinical Workflow & Process Analysis Clinical Workflow & Process Analysis — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Clinical Workflow & Process Analysis Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
HI503	Health Data Standards (HL7, FHIR, SNOMED) Health Data Standards (HL7, FHIR, SNOMED) — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Health Data Standards (HL7, FHIR, SNOMED) Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
HI504	Biostatistics & Epidemiology Biostatistics & Epidemiology — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Biostatistics & Epidemiology Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3

Year 1 — Systems

Code	Course	Credits
HI505	Electronic Health Records & Implementation Electronic Health Records & Implementation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Electronic Health Records & Implementation Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
HI506	Health Information Exchange & Interoperability Health Information Exchange & Interoperability — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Health Information Exchange & Interoperability Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
HI507	Clinical Decision Support Systems Clinical Decision Support Systems — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Clinical Decision Support Systems Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
HI508	Health Data Privacy & Governance Health Data Privacy & Governance — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Health Data Privacy & Governance Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3

Year 2 — Applied

Code	Course	Credits
HI601	Population Health Analytics Population Health Analytics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Population Health Analytics Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
HI602	Digital Health Innovation Digital Health Innovation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Digital Health Innovation Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
HI603	MSc Health Informatics Capstone MSc Health Informatics Capstone — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in MSc Health Informatics Capstone Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	6

Code

Course

Credits

HI601

Population Health Analytics

Population Health Analytics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in Population Health Analytics
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

HI602

Digital Health Innovation

Digital Health Innovation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in Digital Health Innovation
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

HI603

MSc Health Informatics Capstone

MSc Health Informatics Capstone — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in MSc Health Informatics Capstone
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

Career Paths

Clinical Informatics Specialist
Health IT Project Manager
Public Health Data Analyst
EHR Implementation Consultant
Digital Health Product Owner

Program Highlights

Modules co-designed with practising clinicians
FHIR and openEHR standards in practical labs
Focus on low-resource and global health settings
Partnership case studies from three continents
Ideal for nurses, doctors, and IT professionals transitioning into informatics
Case studies from three continents and varied resource settings
Ideal foundation for health-tech product management roles

Assessment

Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.

Admission requirements

Academic entry

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (minimum 2:2 or GPA 2.5/4.0)
Healthcare or IT background preferred but not required

English language

English proficiency: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 46, or equivalent (waived for prior English-medium study)

Documents

Statement of Purpose (500 words minimum) outlining your goals and fit for the programme
Two academic or professional references with contact details

Programme questions

How long is the MSc Health Informatics?

The published duration is 24 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.

Can I study this from my country?

You may study this award fully online from your country, or — where published — on campus at Frontier. Online study does not require a student visa. Campus study may.

What does it cost?

Online awards at Frontier Innovation University are published at about $600–$900 in total, paid by semester ($200–$400) after you accept an offer. The online application fee is $0. Exam and administrative charges may apply. See Fees for the current table.

What are the entry requirements?

Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.

How is the programme assessed?

Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.

Will this award be recognised where I live?

Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Frontier Innovation University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.

How do I apply?

Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@frontuni.com.

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