What Sets UF Apart?


Lower Total Cost

Compared to many other health informatics programs:

  • 33 semester hours vs. 45 or more elsewhere

  • Tuition is $778​ per credit hour

No GRE/GMAT Required

  • No previous experience required for entry into the program
  • Conditional admit possibility - a student may be admitted into the program while still working on their program entry prerequisite competencies (approved on an individual, case-by-case basis):
    • Medical Terminology
    • Anatomy & Physiology
    • Introduction to Computers (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    • Database Applications (Access)

​Internship and AHIMA V-Lab

  • A Professional Practice Experience (internship) is required in the program
    • Internship placement as close to student’s home as possible
    • Unpaid internships, but valuable “bridge” into workforce
    • Leading students to the broadest range of job opportunities for graduates
  • AHIMA Virtual Lab Software
    • Suite of software applications which students use to practice and build skills
    • Includes the Cerner PowerChart Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Rated one of the Best Online Master's in Health Informatics Programs for 2017 by BestColleges.com!