Health informatics is a dynamic, interdisciplinary field that merges health and healthcare, information science and technology, and social/behavioral science. It leverages data, information, and knowledge to enhance individual and population health and streamline healthcare operations. Health informatics is the intersection of major disciplines including healthcare and medicine, information technology, data science and analytics, public health and policy, and business and organizational management. By integrating these diverse fields, health informatics professionals are uniquely positioned to address the complex challenges of modern healthcare and drive innovation across the industry.
*Note for International Students: Health Informatics is a STEM program.
Hofstra's Master of Health Informatics is an organizational affiliate of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS): Hofstra MHI students receive complimentary student memberships. Membership to HIMSS provides students with networking opportunities, professional development and many other benefits.
Visit the Hofstra campus or connect with the graduate admission team. We will answer your questions and put you in touch with program faculty or degree candidates to learn more. Contact us at graduateadmission@hofstra.edu or call 516-463-4723.
To be considered for the MS in Health Informatics program, you must have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
Start your application online where you can upload the following documents:
An interview with the program director can be required.
Visit the Health Informatics program page to learn more.
International students: Health Informatics is a STEM program. Please review additional admission requirements.
The MS in Health Informatics is awarded to students who successfully complete 36 semester hours.
Visit the Health Informatics program page to learn more.
Benoit Grandmougin is a Special Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director of the Master of Health Informatics program at Hofstra University. He also serves as Executive Director at Equidis Health, where he leads population health operations and value‑based care strategy.