Who Is the Ideal Student for This Program?

To succeed, you should be self-motivated, comfortable with a self-directed study, and passionate about changing the health care system. Previous computer science or programming coursework is recommended but not required.

Career Outlook

With the growing use of big data in health care, the demand for professionals with analytical and technological skills is booming.

Medical and health services managers, including health information managers, are expected to see an 18% percent increase in employment opportunities between 2018 and 2028. The median salary in 2018 was $99,730.¹

Situated at the intersection of data science, statistics, and leadership, graduates of GW’s MSHS in biomedical informatics are equipped to pursue positions including:

• Health Information Consultant, $77,500 median salary²
• Health Informatics Director, $160,315 median salary³
• Clinical Informatics Specialist, $77,736 median salary⁴
• Informatics Nurse, $77,494 median salary⁵
• Healthcare IT Project Manager, $98,369 median salary⁶

Admission Requirements

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

• Completed application
• 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
• Bachelor’s degree
• Resume/CV
• Personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation

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Tuition Details

The Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) in Biomedical Informatics program at GW consists of 36 credit hours and costs $980 per credit hour.

Note: Tuition rates are subject to change and additional fees may vary by program. Please call at (844) 386-7323 for more information.

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