Health Informatics and Information Management (B.S.) from University of Central Florida may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online.
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- Unknown (University site)Application Deadline
- 48 monthsDuration
- Unknown (University site)Tuition Fee748 USD/creditTuition Fee212 USD/creditTuition Fee
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Overview
Newly admitted students choosing to complete this Health Informatics and Information Management program exclusively via University of Central Florida online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
Education
In the age of technology, managing patient records and databases is central to the effective and efficient delivery of health care. By earning a bachelor’s degree in health informatics and information management from the University of Central Florida, you will position yourself for a career in the heart of the health care industry.
What sets our curriculum apart is that it is designed to present a correlation between classroom theory and practical experience. This means that after learning about business management, systems analysis, medical coding, and computer applications in health care, students will apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. During the summer term of their senior year, students gain hands-on experience by interning at an affiliated health care facility, in their final semester.
Students who graduate from our program are eligible to apply to write the National Registration Examination, administered by the American Health Information Management Association, to qualify as a Registered Health Information Administrator.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus, Online
- More information Go to the programme website
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Health Law
- Health Care Finance
- Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement, Insurance, and Managed Care Plans
- Fundamentals of Health Information Technology
- Health Sciences Research Methods
- Medical Terminology
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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80The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 2.5
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- This limited access program is work-intensive and courses include clinical practice in a variety of settings. Due to this it is strongly recommended that students be at least one year post high school prior to applying to the program. Students with concerns or questions should contact the program to schedule an appointment with an advisor.
- Student must complete all general education, foreign language admissions, and program prerequisites prior to the start of the program.
- All applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and complete all program prerequisite courses with at least a grade of “C” (2.0)
Tuition Fee
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748 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 748 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months. -
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212 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 212 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Orlando
- 1111 - 1940 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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