Graduate Admission
Health informatics, one of the most high-demand sectors in information technology, is transforming the healthcare industry and improving the quality of patient care. The Master of Science (MS) in Health Informatics at Hofstra University is designed for aspiring and committed clinicians or IT professionals who want to add the value of an advanced expertise in health informatics to their careers. An integral part of the program is a practicum where students gain hands-on experience in health systems, such as Northwell Health. Scholarships are available for qualified candidates.
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 41 semester hours.
Visit the Health Informatics program page to learn more.
Dr. Eytan Behiri is an Adjunct Assistant Professor, Master of Science in Health Informatics, in the Department of Population Health at Hofstra University. He is also the former System Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Catholic Health Services of Long Island. He has more than 20 years of applied clinical informatics experience in both industry and healthcare organizations environments.
