School of Medicine • Portland, OR • Online or Campus • $785–$1,029/Credit (2026-27 provisional)
Oregon Health & Science University offers 4 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Health and Clinical Informatics (non-thesis)
- MS in Health and Clinical Informatics (thesis)
- Graduate Certificate in Health and Clinical Informatics
- PhD in Health and Clinical Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS, non-thesis | $42.7K / $50.4K (online) | 2 years full time; up to 6 part time | 49 |
| MS, thesis | $43.2K / $51.6K (campus) | 2 years full time; up to 6 part time | 55 |
| Graduate Certificate | $18.3K / $21.6K (online) | 2 to 3 years part time | 21 |
| PhD | Not clearly stated | 4 to 5 years | 135 minimum |
OHSU’s School of Medicine runs a CAHIIM-accredited health informatics master’s that students can complete online, with a certificate whose courses carry into the degree. Its on-campus PhD students are mostly funded through a National Library of Medicine fellowship.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MS (thesis or non-thesis); graduate certificate; PhD |
| Format | Certificate and non-thesis MS online or on campus; thesis MS and PhD on campus |
| Practicum Hours | Non-thesis MS: 6-credit capstone or internship project; hours not stated |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Clinicians, IT professionals, administrators, and librarians moving into clinical informatics |
| Distinctive Coursework | Clinical information systems, evaluative sciences, organizational behavior, computer science |
| Certification Pathway | May fit AMIA AHIC with work experience |
| Tuition | Online $872 resident, $1,029 nonresident; campus $785 / $939 per credit, plus $346/term university fee |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM, health informatics master’s (next review 2030-2031); NWCCU institutional |
| Transfer Credit | Up to 16 credits into the MS |
MS in Health and Clinical Informatics, Non-Thesis
The estimated tuition for the MS in Health and Clinical Informatics at Oregon Health & Science University is approximately $42,728 for Oregon residents studying online (49 credits at $872/credit) or $50,421 for nonresidents.
The program can generally be completed in about two years full time, or up to six years part time.
MS Curriculum
43 credits of coursework across five core areas, plus a 6-credit capstone or internship project.
- BMI 510 Introduction to Biomedical Informatics (3)
- BMI 512 Clinical Information Systems (3)
- BMI 517 Organizational Behavior and Management (3)
- Core areas: health and clinical informatics, evaluative sciences, health care, organizational behavior and project management, computer science
More curriculum details are available in OHSU’s 2026-27 course list.
You Should Know
- OHSU’s cost page still shows 2024-25 totals ($46,000 resident, $53,000 nonresident for the online MS); figures here use the 2026-27 provisional per-credit rates.
- Up to 16 transfer credits with A or B grades from the last seven years.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- A 6-credit capstone or internship project.
MS Admissions
- Admission requirements and deadlines are Not clearly stated on pages that could be read.
MS in Health and Clinical Informatics, Thesis
The estimated tuition for the thesis MS at Oregon Health & Science University is approximately $43,175 for residents on campus (55 credits at $785/credit) or $51,645 for nonresidents.
Thesis MS Curriculum
- 43 credits of coursework plus 12 thesis credits.
Graduate Certificate in Health and Clinical Informatics
The estimated tuition for the Graduate Certificate in Health and Clinical Informatics at Oregon Health & Science University is approximately $18,312 for residents online (21 credits at $872/credit) or $21,609 for nonresidents.
The certificate generally takes two to three years at one or two courses per term.
Certificate Curriculum
- BMI 510, BMI 512, and BMI 517 (3 each).
- Four 3-credit electives; one can be a practicum at a local health system or company.
You Should Know
- Courses carry into the MS, and OHSU estimates 10 to 15 hours of work per course each week.
PhD in Health and Clinical Informatics
The estimated tuition for the PhD at Oregon Health & Science University is Not clearly stated; OHSU says most students are funded through a National Library of Medicine fellowship.
PhD Curriculum
- At least 135 credits, including 43 research and dissertation credits and mentored teaching.
- On campus, full time only.
Tuition
OHSU’s 2026-27 provisional School of Medicine graduate rates are $872 per credit online and $785 on campus for residents, and $1,029 and $939 for nonresidents.
| Program | Credits | Resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS, non-thesis (online) | 49 | $42,728 | $50,421 |
| MS, thesis (campus) | 55 | $43,175 | $51,645 |
| Certificate (online) | 21 | $18,312 | $21,609 |
- Rates come from OHSU’s 2026-27 provisional tuition chart.
Be aware that:
- A $346 university fee applies each term, and on-campus students also pay for health insurance unless waived.
- ⚠️ The rates are provisional pending OHSU board approval, and online credits cost more than on-campus credits.
Part-time online students pay the $346 term fee for every term enrolled, so stretching the MS over more terms raises the total.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A pathway choice for working professionals who want an academic medical center’s accredited informatics master’s online.
Choosing a pathway. The certificate tests the field and carries into the MS; the non-thesis MS suits working professionals online; the thesis MS and funded PhD suit research careers in Portland.
The trade-offs. Tuition is high, rates are provisional, and admission requirements were not readable on OHSU’s site.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits OHSU’s master’s in Health Informatics, delivered online, with continuing accreditation granted August 2023 and its next review in 2030-2031.
Oregon Health & Science University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
Check the AMIA Health Informatics Certification eligibility rules for how a CAHIIM-accredited informatics master’s counts toward the AHIC.
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