MHI Accelerated Master's Degree Program
A faster path to a fulfilling career.
If you are a high-performing undergraduate at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, you can earn a master’s degree in health informatics by adding one academic year to your studies.
The Master of Health Informatics program, offered jointly by the School of Information, School of Public Health and Medical School, prepares you to become a leader in one of the fastest-growing fields in the nation.
You will learn to leverage data and technology to expand access to health information, improve care delivery and support better decision making. You’ll also have the option to pursue an informal specialization in Big Data and AI in Health Care or Management and Leadership in Health Informatics.
What can I do with an MHI degree?
MHI graduates build successful careers across health systems, tech companies, health care product organizations, consulting firms and startups. Career paths include:
- Clinical care: improving patient portals, electronic health records and bedside interfaces
- Consumer health products and services, such as fitness trackers
- Mobile health applications: developing tools that support nutrition, medication adherence or chronic condition management
- Management and consulting for health care organizations, nonprofits and public health agencies, using data to improve how care is delivered
- Medical and public health research, such as analyzing immunization or population health data to identify trends and vulnerable communities
What are the benefits of an accelerated master’s degree?
There are two main benefits:
- Cost savings: By completing your master’s degree on an accelerated timeline, you will save up to 50% on tuition.
- Earlier career advancement: You can graduate and begin earning the salary associated with a master’s degree sooner.
What are the eligibility requirements?
- You must be on track to complete your undergraduate degree from SPH.
- You must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 at the time of your application.
How do I register for this program?
You will formally register for the AMDP in your senior year at U-M by filling out a brief application. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you will be admitted.
Final deadline: May 15
Program structure
The MHI normally consists of 45 credits. Through the AMDP, you will complete a reduced requirement of 30 credits of graduate-level coursework to earn your degree:
- Core courses
- Foundational courses
- Advanced topics
- Capstone
- Electives
- Internship option
Internship option
Through the UMSI internship courses, AMDP students are able to earn up to 9 course credits. You can complete an internship during the summer before starting your MHI degree (provided you have taken the electives SI 201, SI 347 and SI 505 as an undergraduate), during the winter term, or during the following summer. The best timing for you will depend on your course planning.
International students: You have several options for seeking work authorization to pursue an internship. We recommend meeting with a Career Development Office advisor early to better understand the options available to you.
Upcoming information sessions
We offer information sessions and advising sessions in the fall and winter terms for students considering an accelerated master’s degree. Explore and register for upcoming sessions below.