University of Texas Health Science Center At Houston

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. in Health Informatics and Public Health, Doctor of Philosophy in Health Informatics and Masters of Public Health

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The MS/MPH dual degree program combines the M.P.H. from the School of Public Health with the M.S. degree from The University of Texas School of Biomedical Informatics at Houston. The training and curriculum in the dual degree program will provide students and future leaders in public health the necessary skills to be leaders in the field of Public Health Informatics. The dual degree program provides an integrated curriculum that includes a number of shared courses as well as a practicum experience and/or the thesis topic in the area of public health informatics. The selection of specific academic programs, and scheduling of specific courses, fieldwork, and practica for individual students is guided by an advisory committee, which includes faculty from both institutions.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Medical Schools/Medical Centers

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999