School of Health Professions • Stony Brook, NY • Online (Synchronous) • $471/Credit In-State (Fall 2026)
Stony Brook University offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Applied Health Informatics
- MS in Biomedical Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Applied Health Informatics | $22.6K in-state; $55.6K nonresident | 15 to 27 months | 48 |
| MS in Biomedical Informatics | $14.1K in-state; $34.7K nonresident | Not clearly stated | 30 |
Stony Brook’s applied health informatics master’s is a 48-credit online program taught live in the evenings, with 16 credits of practicum: either a 360-hour internship matched by faculty or a quality improvement project. Full-time students finish in 15 months, starting each May.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Two master’s |
| Format | Applied MS: online, live evening classes via Zoom |
| Practicum Hours | 360-hour internship or quality improvement capstone (applied MS) |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Working professionals who want a structured, practicum-heavy informatics master’s with live classes |
| Distinctive Coursework | Python, R, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI; clinical systems lifecycle management |
| Certification Pathway | Not CAHIIM-accredited; core curriculum built on CAHIIM’s foundation, per Stony Brook |
| Tuition | $471 per credit NY, $1,158 nonresident, before fees (Fall 2026) |
| Accreditation | No programmatic accreditation stated; MSCHE institutional |
MS in Applied Health Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Applied Health Informatics at Stony Brook University is approximately $22,608 for New York residents (48 credits at $471/credit), or $55,584 for nonresidents, before fees.
Full-time students finish in 15 months over two summers; part-time students take as little as 27 months.
Applied MS Curriculum
- 24-credit core in summer and fall.
- 12-credit specialization in spring.
- 16 credits of practicum: Practicum I in spring, Practicum II and III the second summer.
- Tools taught include Python, R, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI.
You Should Know
- Classes start at 6:00 p.m. Eastern, typically Monday through Thursday.
- The program starts in May only; the 2027 application deadline is January 15, 2027.
Applied MS Practicum and Capstone
- A 360-hour practicum or internship at a faculty-matched site, or a quality improvement capstone project.
Applied MS Admissions
- No GRE; F-1 visa students cannot currently be accommodated, though international students can attend online from abroad.
MS in Biomedical Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Biomedical Informatics at Stony Brook University is approximately $14,130 for New York residents (30 credits at $471/credit), or $34,740 for nonresidents.
Biomedical Informatics Curriculum
- 30 credits with a capstone option; details are on Stony Brook’s biomedical informatics department pages.
Tuition
Stony Brook charges $471 per credit for New York residents and $1,158 for nonresidents in Fall 2026, before fees.
| Program | New York | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
| Applied MS (48 credits) | $22,608 | $55,584 |
| Biomedical Informatics MS (30 credits) | $14,130 | $34,740 |
- Rates come from Stony Brook’s tuition and fee rates.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ Stony Brook’s program page names the specializations Clinical Systems Lifecycle Management and Data Analytics, while its curriculum page names Knowledge Management and Leadership and Clinical Informatics. Confirm the current options.
Nonresidents studying online may qualify for a lower online rate, per Stony Brook.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Built for students who want live online classes and substantial supervised practice.
Who it fits. Career changers who need real project experience fit the 360-hour practicum, and working professionals fit the evening class schedule.
The trade-offs. At 48 credits it is longer than most informatics master’s, it starts only in May, and it is not CAHIIM-accredited.
Accreditation
Stony Brook’s informatics master’s degrees are not CAHIIM-accredited, and Stony Brook makes no CAHIIM accreditation claim for them.
Stony Brook University is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Check the AMIA Health Informatics Certification eligibility rules for non-accredited master’s pathways.
Other Health Informatics Schools
See all New York health informatics programs, browse the health informatics master’s directory, or read the health informatics degree guide.