Master in Medical Informatics (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are reviewed annually. Students are responsible for all costs associated with the programme..

Graduates are qualified to work as health informatics professionals in healthcare, public health, and research settings. The programme trains students in health information science, technology, and social and behavioral science. It emphasizes practical application of data systems, clinical decision support, and public health analytics. Students engage with real-world challenges using tools in AI, data fusion, and workflow optimization.

Focus areas include Clinical Informatics, Public Health Informatics, Data Analytics.

The programme requires a minimum of 33 credits. Students complete coursework in health informatics, information science, and technology, with options to specialize in one of three tracks. The curriculum includes courses in clinical data systems, geospatial analytics, and applied AI.

Graduates enter roles such as health informatics analyst, clinical data specialist, public health data analyst, and AI-driven decision support developer.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any field. A successful completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or better is required before program start. The programme accepts applications through a rolling admission process.

The programme totals about 33 credit hours. Online only, full-time or part-time; typically completed in 2 years for full-time students, up to 6 semesters for part-time students. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Science, engineering, and technology are central to SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s academic identity, alongside programs in business, healthcare, and liberal arts. Students can take part in research connected to current issues, including a summer undergraduate research program and work on New York’s real-world challenges. SUNY Poly researchers have also published a two-decade review and joined a $19.9 million National Science Foundation initiative. The institute’s news includes student showcases focused on innovation and ethics, as well as research into trust in the physician-patient relationship.

Utica, New York, provides the setting for a campus community that includes the Campus Center, where renovations are underway. Student life includes Wildcat Homecoming Weekend and professional development programming such as the POLY LEAD for Women series. Scholarships and grants support students, including an endowed scholarship established by Ronald and Patricia Sarner and a Health Forward Foundation grant. SUNY Poly has also received the Carnegie Opportunity designation, connected with expanding educational opportunity. The institute is marking its 60th anniversary with a gala supporting its work. International applicants can request detailed information, brochures, and forms by mail, then complete and submit an application. Academic choices span technical and scientific subjects as well as business, healthcare, and liberal arts, allowing students to compare study options across several areas before beginning the application process.