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Clinical Informatics, Master's

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Lead the Future of Healthcare Technology

In today’s data-driven healthcare landscape, clinical decisions depend on the intelligent use of information. For today’s healthcare professionals, the ability to harness and interpret clinical data is essential to delivering effective, forward-thinking care. The Certificate and MS in Clinical Informatics are designed to help professionals bridge the gap between healthcare and data science. You’ll develop the skills to analyze information collected by health systems, transforming raw data into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes and support smarter, system-level decisions. Offered by the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies, the Clinical Informatics program features faculty from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMBC) with expertise in computer science, informatics, data science, and epidemiology. Students learn the fundamentals of clinical informatics and how to apply it in real-world settings, guided by leaders across disciplines.

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Program Details

Class Format

Hybrid

Program Length

2-5 years

Credits to Complete

34

Cost/Credit Hour

In State: $783
Out of State: $997

Online application
$75 application fee
Official transcripts
300–500 word essay
Proof of English language proficiency
CV or resume
3 letters of recommendation

Dates & Deadlines

Fall Deadline: July 1
Spring Deadline: December 1

 

Information Sessions

Monday, October 20, 2025 @ 12 p.m.
Monday, November 10, 2025 @ 5 p.m.

Program Overview

Our program serves a wide range of healthcare professionals, including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, biologists, computer scientists, and others in the healthcare field. It is a collaborative effort between the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). The core faculty consists of board-certified clinical informatics physicians from the School of Medicine, supported by experts in computer science, data science, and epidemiology. The program includes two 12-credit graduate certificates in clinical informatics and data science, complemented by hands-on practicums and conferences. Graduates may be eligible for AMIA Health Informatics Certification. All courses are delivered online.

If you’re looking to lead clinical improvement initiatives, move into health data analytics, or stay ahead of the curve, this program gives you the tools and confidence to make an impact.   

Note: This program is not eligible for F-1 or J-1 student visa sponsorship. 

2 years

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Complete in as little as two years, from anywhere.

2 pathways

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Flexible program options, designed to fit your life.

4 focus areas

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Prepare for certification by gaining competency in key areas. 

Core Competencies  
Our students leverage biomedical data, clinical processes, and computational systems to advance medical practice, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen clinician-patient relationships. The program develops core competencies in four key areas, as defined by the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA, www.amia.org), preparing students for certification exams.

  • Foundations and Theory
  • Clinical Decision-Making and Process Improvement
  • Health Information Systems
  • Leadership, Change Management, and Ethics

Additional Competencies 

  • Data Science
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Management
  • Research

Career Opportunities 

  • Chief Medical Information Officer
  • Clinical Informaticist
  • Safety, Quality, and Process Improvement Specialist
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Educator in Health Informatics
  • Data Scientist
  • Clinical Decision Support Specialist
  • Health Informatics Consultant
  • Biomedical Software Engineer

Required Courses

  • INFO 601: Foundations in Clinical and Health Informatics (3 Credits)
  • INFO 602: Clinical Information Systems (3 Credits)
  • INFO 603: Computer Literacy for Healthcare Professionals (3 Credits)
  • INFO 604: Decision Support Systems in Healthcare (3 Credits)
  • INFO 610: Clinical Informatics Conference (1 Credit)
  • INFO 611: Clinical Informatics and Data Science Practicum (3 Credits)
  • INFO 612: Advanced Practicum in Clinical Informatics and Data Science (3 Credits)
  • DATA 601: Intro to Data Science (3 Credits)
  • DATA 602: Intro to Data Analysis and Machine Learning (3 credits)
  • DATA 603: Platforms for Big Data Processing (3 credits)
  • DATA 604: Data Management (3 credits)

See Course Descriptions

  • Clinical Informatics Certificate

    In just 9 months, this fully online graduate certificate equips working professionals with the skills to lead in today’s data-driven healthcare environment. Designed for those seeking fast, focused training, the Clinical Informatics Certificate helps bridge the gap between healthcare and data science. You’ll learn to harness and interpret clinical data to improve patient outcomes and support smarter, system-level decisions.

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  • Meet Your Faculty

    Our distinguished faculty, composed of accomplished scholars and experienced health care professionals, will guide your educational journey. Drawing from their expertise, they'll steer you through our comprehensive programs, preparing you for success in educational research and leadership roles in health care and medical organizations.

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Next Steps

Learn more about the Clinical Informatics master's program or start your application today.

620 W. Lexington St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 706-3100

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