Master of Science in Health Informatics Admission

The MSHI program is offered via an online format and cohort (on ground) format.

Admission requirements include:

A complete graduate admission application form.
Baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students meeting all admission requirements will be accepted as degree candidates. On an individual basis, applicants who show promise for successful graduate work who do not meet all qualifications may be considered for conditional admission. GRE may be required.
Official transcripts from the Baccalaureate degree granting college or university. Unofficial transcripts from all other colleges and/or universities attended
Evidence of completion of an undergraduate course in statistics. If student has not taken an undergraduate statistics course, the student will be required to complete prior to completing the third course in program.
Students without healthcare experience, will be required to complete a course in medical terminology prior to completing the third course in the program.
Professional resume or CV
Personal statement, one to two pages in length
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the candidate’s intellectual and professional abilities. Unencumbered Background Check for students who select internship option.
TOEFL minimum score of 540 for paper or 76 on internet based or IELTS requirement of 6.0 if the applicant's primary language is not English.

Health Informatics Graduate Program requirements for International Students:

All non-native English-speaking applicants are required to provide proof of English language ability.

Academic Records

Certified true copies of the original or official college transcripts and diploma or leaving certificate. Only records that are equivalent to college or higher will need a NACES approved evaluation.

Demonstrated English Proficiency

Demonstrated English proficiency is required of all international students. Students whose first language is not English or who are from a country where the medium of instruction is NOT English may demonstrate proficiency by submitting an official copy of score reports, certificates or transcripts of one of the following:

TOEFL minimum score of 540 for paper or 76 on internet based or IELTS requirement of 6.0 if the applicant's primary language is not English.
Transcripts showing 24 or more college-level credits with a C average or higher from a regionally accredited college or university, where English is the medium of instruction.

Language Proficiency Test Waiver

Some non-native English-speaking applicants may be exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement. To be exempt from this requirement, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

Successful completion of at least one-year of full-time college-level study at a school in a country where English is the native language.
1. Successfully completed the year of study (passed all the classes with a grade of C or higher).
2. One year of full-time enrollment is defined as 24 credit hours over two semesters at the undergraduate level or 18 credit hours over two semesters at the graduate level. English as a second language, intensive English, and/or remedial English courses cannot be included in the credit hour count.
At least two years of full or part-time (e.g. minimum of 2000 hours) professional work experience in the United States in relevant industries (e.g. healthcare related, health data analytics, quality, informatics, information systems). Applicants may submit a letter from their respective Human Resources Department or current supervisor documenting length of employment and English proficiency.

The Health Informatics graduate program reserves the right to require an applicant to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score regardless of the previous educational experience.

For MSHI admissions questions, please contact MSHIadmissions@ju.edu

The application for the MSHI program should be completed online through the JU website at www.ju.edu/apply.

All supplemental materials for your application should be uploaded to our web-based application as prompted. If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact MSHIadmissions@ju.edu.

Transfer Credit - Students accepted into the Master of Science in Health Informatics program may transfer a maximum of six semester hours or ten quarter-hours of graduate academic credit from a comparable regionally accredited academic institution. The credit must be in courses similar in content and rigor to Jacksonville University's MSHI Program, and the grade must be at least a "B." To be eligible for transfer credit, the student must submit a transcript and catalog description of the course to the Director of the MSHI Program. All transfer credit must be evaluated and approved prior to the start of the MSHI program. Students will not receive transfer credit for courses taken at other schools once they have begun courses in the MSHI program at JU. A letter requesting the transfer credit will be sent to the Registrar and placed in the student's file upon starting the MSHI program. Any work transferred to Jacksonville University will be entered on the JU transcript as hours earned only and will not be used in computation of the grade point average.

Selection Process - Admission to the MSHI program is selective and limited to those students who demonstrate potential for successfully completing the program. The decision is based on evaluation of the student's undergraduate program and grades earned, work experience (if applicable), letters of recommendation, and personal statement. Applications not meeting the minimum requirement for grade point average, may be reviewed on a case by case basis for conditional admission.

Internship Option Screening Requirements

Students who wish to pursue the MSHI 590 Internship option will be responsible for abiding by all requirements and policies mandated by the organization in which they are completing their internship. Student may be required to provide to provide medical clearance, clear background checks, mandatory orientation training modules, and drug testing.