The University of North Florida’s Master of Science in Health Informatics program prepares students to lead the future of healthcare through the strategic use of data, technology, and information systems. Designed for both clinical and non-clinical professionals, this interdisciplinary program combines coursework in health sciences, information systems, and data analytics to equip graduates with the skills necessary to enhance patient outcomes, optimize healthcare operations, and inform evidence-based decision-making.
Where Health Meets Data
Gain the skills to lead in a rapidly evolving field. UNF’s M.S. in Health Informatics combines healthcare knowledge with data expertise to improve outcomes and shape the future of care.

Program Overview
The Master of Science in Health Informatics is an interdisciplinary program designed to meet the growing demand for professionals who can bridge the gap between healthcare, technology, and data. A joint project between UNF’s Brooks College of Health, Coggin College of Business, and the College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction, the program integrates expertise across clinical care, information systems, and business analytics.
Students are prepared for board certification in Clinical Informatics, Nursing Informatics, Information Management, and Data Analytics. The 33-credit-hour curriculum provides a strong foundation in areas such as health IT systems, EHRs, data governance, and healthcare analytics.
The program is offered in a fully online format, with an in-person option launching in Fall 2025. Applicants interested in attending in person should select Health Informatics, M.S. on the admissions application.
Additionally, the program can be completed as part of a dual degree with UNF’s Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA), Master of Health Administration (MHA), or Master of Science in Business Analytics, allowing students to earn two graduate degrees concurrently.
In-Person Option
The Health Informatics (M.S.) program can also be taken in-person (effective fall 2026). Applicants interested in this option will need to select Health Informatics, MS on the admissions application.
Note: The M.S. in Health Informatics is awaiting US Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) approval which is needed for UNF to issue an I-20 for the spring 2026 semester. In the meantime, international students may start the program by taking online classes from their home country. Pending SEVP approval, international students may start in-person classes at UNF in Spring 2026 and still be eligible for the Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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Application Deadlines
Deadlines may vary for specific programs and are subject to change.
International Applicant Deadlines
International Applicant Deadlines
- Fall: June 1
- Spring: October 1
These deadlines are for international students who are required to submit documents for immigration processing. While not mandatory, applicants are encouraged to submit all documents for immigration by these dates to ensure timely visa processing.
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: December 1
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Admissions Requirements
The below Program Requirements, University Requirements, and International Applicant Requirements*, if applicable, must be submitted no later than the deadline posted above. Incomplete applications or those with required materials post-marked after the deadline are subject to cancellation. Once an application has been canceled, the decision cannot be reversed.
*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the University of North Florida. Please contact the International Center for more information.
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University Requirements
University Requirements
Application and Application Fee
Prospective students are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration may submit a new application and associated application fee. If you would like to cancel an open application, please contact us.
A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.
Current students who would like to add or change a major, concentration or certificate should submit the Change of Concentration or Major form.
College Transcripts
All applicants must provide transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.
All admits must provide official transcripts.
All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:
- Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
- Evaluated course-by-course
- Include the overall academic GPA
- Be from an approved third-party accredited evaluation service. Recommended evaluation agencies:
- SpanTran. They have created a custom application for UNF that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application through the SpanTran Application - UNF Graduate School portal.
- Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
- World Education Services
Important Notes
- The UNF Graduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
- Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts.
- If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline.
- Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to UNF.
- Official transcripts must:
- Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
- Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
- When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment.
- Former or current UNF students should not request UNF transcripts. After application submission, the UNF requirement will be updated to a "waived" status.
Where Do I Send Transcripts and Test Scores?
Mail
UNF Graduate School
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Jacksonville, FL 32224Email
Test Score Institutional Codes
GRE: institutional code 5490
GMAT: institutional code CF3QB51 -
Program Specific Requirements
Program Requirements
Specific Requirements
- Resume
- Letter of intent
- Describe desire to earn a degree in Health Informatics
- Two recommendation letters
- Should be from employers or undergraduate faculty
- Bachelor’s degree from an accepted institutional accreditor and supported by official transcripts in any of the following: a) a clinical discipline such as nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, pharmacy, or physical therapy; b) computer science, information technology, or information management; or c) business, health administration, or related degree
Program Prerequisites
Completion of undergraduate courses in
- Statistics (UNF equivalent STA 2023 or STA 2014)
- Basic computing (UNF equivalent CGS 1570, CGS 1100)
- General business such as management or marketing (UNF equivalent MAN 3025 or MAR 3023)
- Medical terminology for applicants with non-clinical undergraduate degrees (UNF equivalent HSA 2530)
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International Applicant Requirements