Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine • Fort Lauderdale, FL • Online • $840/Credit
Nova Southeastern University offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health Informatics
- BS in Health Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Health Informatics | $30.2K | Not clearly stated | 36 |
| BS in Health Informatics | Not clearly stated | 4 years | 120 |
NSU’s online master’s, run by a college of osteopathic medicine, is CAHIIM-accredited and requires a 3-credit practicum. It also builds in Lean Six Sigma belt preparation, and three start terms a year let students begin within a few months of deciding.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MS; BS |
| Format | MS online, with an in-person practicum option |
| Practicum Hours | 3-credit practicum; hours not stated |
| Practicum Placement | NSU-affiliated site or an approved site near home |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Clinicians and career changers wanting an accredited online master’s |
| Distinctive Coursework | Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, computational informatics, AI in health care elective |
| Certification Pathway | CPHIMS/CAHIMS prep; fits AMIA AHIC Track 1 with experience |
| Tuition | $840 per credit (2026-27), plus fees |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (MS, next review 2028-2029); BS in candidacy; SACSCOC |
| Start Terms | Winter, summer, and fall |
MS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health Informatics at Nova Southeastern University is approximately $30,240 (36 credits at $840/credit).
NSU does not publish a program length; at two courses per term, 12 courses take about two years.
MS Curriculum
Twenty-seven required credits cover analytics, databases, security, and systems analysis, with 9 elective credits in topics such as clinical decision support and AI.
- MI 5100 Survey of Medical Informatics (3)
- MI 5110 Fundamentals of Data Analytics (3)
- MI 5121 IS Project Management in Health Care (3)
- MI 5130 Database Systems in Health Care (3)
- MI 5152 Information Security in Health Care (3)
- MI 5160 Systems Analysis and Design (3)
- MI 6413 Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (3)
- MI 6700 Computational Informatics (3)
- MI 7000 Biomedical Informatics Practicum (3)
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- NSU lists preparation for Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belts, CPHIMS and CAHIMS, and NextGen EHR training.
- Students can take MI courses as non-degree students before applying.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- MI 7000 Biomedical Informatics Practicum (3 credits).
- Completed at an NSU-affiliated site or an approved site near the student’s home.
- Practicum hours are Not clearly stated.
Because students can use a site near home, the practicum works for distance students, but they should identify a willing organization early so approval does not delay graduation.
MS Admissions
- Bachelor’s from a regionally accredited school; personal statement and résumé.
- No GRE, RN license, or clinical experience required.
- Deadlines: winter December 15, summer April 15, fall August 1.
BS in Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the BS in Health Informatics at Nova Southeastern University is Not clearly stated; NSU’s undergraduate tuition page did not load.
The program can generally be completed in about four years.
BS Curriculum
The 57-credit major includes programming and data science alongside health informatics fundamentals.
- BSHI 1001 Principles of Health Informatics (3)
- BSHI 1002 US Health Care System (3)
- BSHI 2001 Health Care Quality (3)
- BSHI 2002 Legal and Ethical Issues (3)
- BSHI 3001 Electronic Health Records (3)
- BSHI 3002 Health Information Security (3)
- TECH 2020 Programming for Everyone (3)
- TECH 3100 Introduction to Data Science (3)
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The 120 credits split into 30 general education, 30 open electives, 3 for UNIV 1000, and 57 in the major.
- Dual-admission paths lead to the MSHI or to NSU’s DO program (3+4 or 4+4).
- The format is Not clearly stated.
BS Practicum and Capstone
- BSHI 4007 and BSHI 4008 Practicum I and II (3 credits each), built around a community project.
- Practicum hours are Not clearly stated.
Tuition
NSU charges $840 per credit for the MS in 2026-27, the same for all students.
| Item (2026-27) | Amount |
|---|---|
| MS tuition, 36 credits | $30,240 |
| HPD general access fee | $145 |
| Student service fee | $680 ($340 below 4 credits) |
- Rates come from the college’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- The page does not say how often the fees are billed.
- A separate “$2,185 Fees” line appears under “Other Possible Costs,” and whether it is mandatory is Not clearly stated.
Expect roughly $31,000 to $33,000 for the MS once fees are added, depending on how they are billed.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A good match for working adults who want an accredited online master’s with a required practicum.
Applied work. The practicum and the Lean Six Sigma course give students project and process-improvement experience to show employers.
Workload feasibility. Courses are online and three starts a year let students begin when it suits them. The practicum can be done near home.
The trade-offs. Outcomes are reported from a small program: 11 graduates in 2023-24, with 90% employed at graduation, though NSU’s percentages add to 110%. Fee billing is unclear.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits NSU’s MS in Health Informatics; initial accreditation was granted in April 2021, and the next review is 2028-2029. NSU says the BS in Health Informatics is in CAHIIM candidacy; it is not yet in CAHIIM’s directory.
Nova Southeastern University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
A master’s in health informatics fits Track 1 of the AMIA Health Informatics Certification, which also requires informatics work experience. Neither degree leads to the RHIA.
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