Master of Health Informatics
Program Description
The Master of Health Informatics (MHI) is a professional program which provides graduates with expertise in clinical information and communication technologies (ICTs) required to lead organizational and health system change. The MHI degree program prepares health informaticians to bridge the gaps between clinicians and ICT specialists.
There are two options available to complete the MHI:
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Regular MHI option: This is designed for individuals who are not currently in a health informatics profession and are seeking a career in the field. Applicants to this option should not be employed full-time. The Regular MHI option is offered in person.
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Executive MHI option: This is designed for individuals with at least five years of work experience in the health-care sector and are interested in pursuing leadership positions and other career development. This program option enables students to continue professional employment and sustain career momentum while gaining specialized health informatics knowledge. The Executive MHI option is offered through online delivery. Students are required to be on campus for two residencies of 10 days each in February of Year 1 and February of Year 2.
Regular MHI Option (Effective 2023-24)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.
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Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Eligible undergraduate degrees include those in a health sciences or social sciences specialty, Regulated Health Professions in Ontario, or a computer science or information science specialty with the equivalent of a minimum mid-B average in the last academic year.
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Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.
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Successful applicants normally have relevant professional experience as a health services professional (for example, manager or administrator) or health sciences/clinical practitioner with demonstrated basic literacy and/or programming skills in computer applications relevant to the health sector, or a computer or information technician within a health-care setting or health software vendor.
Program Requirements
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Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
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Required coursework (7.5 FCEs)
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Elective coursework (0.5 FCE)
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Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the list of CR/NCR-eligible courses below.
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A four-month, full-time practicum or field placement (MHI2005Y; 2.0 FCEs).
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Degree requirements will be completed in 16 months across four consecutive sessions.
Students may elect to be assessed on a CR/NCR basis in courses marked by the symbol ⌘ up to a total of 0.5 FCE.
Required Courses
Course Code | Course Title |
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MHI1001H⌘
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Information and Communication Technology in Health Informatics
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MHI1002H⌘
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Complexity of Clinical Care
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MHI2001H⌘
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Fundamentals of Health Informatics
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MHI2002H⌘
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Emergent Topics in Health Informatics
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MHI2003H⌘
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Emerging Applications in Consumer, Public, and Global Health Informatics
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MHI2004H⌘
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Human Factors and Systems Design in Health Care
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MHI2006H⌘
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Advanced Topics in Health Informatics (Strategic Frameworks for Solution Architecture)
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MHI2007H⌘
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Quantitative Skills in Health Informatics
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MHI2008H⌘
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Project Management for Health Informatics
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MHI2009H⌘
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Evaluation Methods for Health Informatics |
MHI2011H⌘ | Performance Measurements in Health Care: Theory and Application |
MHI2017H⌘ | Systems Analysis and Process Innovation in Healthcare |
MHI2018H⌘ | Knowledge Management and Systems |
MHI2019H⌘ | Health Information Systems, Services, and Design |
MHI2021H⌘ | Canada's Health System and Digital Health Policy |
Practicum Course
Course Code | Course Title |
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MHI2005Y
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Practicum Placement
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Elective Courses
Students are encouraged to select an elective that allows them to focus on their individual areas of interest in health informatics. For this reason, the MHI program does not impose a selection of electives. Students are free to choose from all graduate courses across all disciplines at the University of Toronto. All selections are subject to approval in advance by the Program Director and the IHPME Chair.
Course Code | Course Title |
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MHI2010H
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Extended Health Informatics Practicum
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MHI2012H⌘ | Introduction to Big Data for Health: Foundations and Methodologies |
MHI2013H⌘ | Data Visualization in Health Care |
MHI2020H⌘ | Leadership for Digital Health Transformation |
MHI2024H⌘ | Advanced Topics in Data Governance in Health Informatics |
MHI3000H⌘
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Independent Reading for Health Informatics
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Program Length
4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)
Time Limit
3 years full-time
Regular MHI Option (Effective 2024-25)
These requirements are effective from May 1, 2024.
Minimum Admission Requirements
-
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy IHPME's additional admission requirements stated below.
-
Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Eligible undergraduate degrees include those in a health sciences or social sciences specialty, Regulated Health Professions in Ontario, or a computer science or information science specialty with the equivalent of a minimum mid-B average in the last academic year.
-
Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.
-
Successful applicants normally have relevant professional experience as a health services professional (for example, manager or administrator) or health sciences/ clinical practitioner with demonstrated basic literacy and/or programming skills in computer applications relevant to the health sector, or a computer or information technician within a health-care setting or health software vendor.
Program Requirements
-
Completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
-
Required coursework (7.5 FCEs)
-
Elective coursework (0.5 FCE)
-
Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the list of CR/NCR-eligible courses below.
-
A four-month, full-time practicum or field placement (MHI2005Y; 2.0 FCEs).
-
-
Degree requirements will be completed in 16 months across four consecutive sessions.
Students may elect to be assessed on a CR/NCR basis in courses marked by the symbol ⌘ up to a total of 0.5 FCE.
Required Courses
Course Code | Course Title |
---|---|
MHI1001H⌘
|
Information and Communication Technology in Health Informatics
|
MHI1002H⌘
|
Complexity of Clinical Care
|
MHI2001H⌘
|
Fundamentals of Health Informatics
|
MHI2002H⌘
|
Emergent Topics in Health Informatics
|
MHI2003H⌘
|
Emerging Applications in Consumer, Public, and Global Health Informatics
|
MHI2004H⌘
|
Human Factors and Systems Design in Health Care
|
MHI2006H⌘
|
Advanced Topics in Health Informatics (Strategic Frameworks for Solution Architecture)
|
MHI2007H⌘
|
Quantitative Skills in Health Informatics
|
MHI2008H⌘
|
Project Management for Health Informatics
|
MHI2009H⌘
|
Evaluation and Performance Measurements in Health Care
|
MHI2017H⌘ | Systems Analysis and Process Innovation in Healthcare |
MHI2018H⌘ | Knowledge Management and Information Systems Design |
MHI2021H⌘ | Canada's Health System and Digital Health Policy |
MHI2022H⌘ | Economics and Value Design in Health Informatics |
MHI2023H⌘ | Data Governance and Interoperability |
Practicum Course
Course Code | Course Title |
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MHI2005Y
|
Practicum Placement
|
Elective Courses
Students are encouraged to select an elective that allows them to focus on their individual areas of interest in health informatics. For this reason, the MHI program does not impose a selection of electives. Students are free to choose from all graduate courses across all disciplines at the University of Toronto. All selections are subject to approval in advance by the Program Director and the IHPME Chair.
Course Code | Course Title |
---|---|
MHI2010H
|
Extended Health Informatics Practicum
|
MHI2013H⌘ | Data Visualization in Health Care |
MHI2020H⌘ | Leadership for Digital Health Transformation |
MHI2024H⌘ | Advanced Topics in Data Governance in Health Informatics |
MHI3000H⌘
|
Independent Reading for Health Informatics
|
Program Length
4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F)
Time Limit
3 years full-time