Health Informatics Advanced Certificate
Build the expertise to manage, protect, and interpret healthcare data with an advanced certificate in health informatics focused on real-world systems.
Overview for Health Informatics Adv. Cert.
Data workers are among the most valued and sought-after employees. Their ability to find value in data is incredibly important, but their success depends upon their understanding of the data and its associated constraints. The advanced certificate in Health Informatics is designed to prepare you to work with information systems in the healthcare field, addressing the technical nuances of typical healthcare information systems, the need for digital security and privacy, and the physical constraints of data collection.
What is a Graduate Certificate?
A graduate certificate, also called an advanced certificate, is a selection of up to five graduate level courses in a particular area of study. It can serve as a stand-alone credential that provides expertise in a specific topic that enhances your professional knowledge base, or it can serve as the entry point to a master's degree. Some students complete an advanced certificate and apply those credit hours later toward a master's degree.
Pathway to MS Degree
The course work in the advanced certificate in health informatics can be applied toward the MS in human-computer interaction or the MS in information technology and analytics. For more information, please contact an academic advisor or an admissions counselor.
Curriculum for 2025-2026 for Health Informatics Adv. Cert.
Current Students: See Curriculum Requirements
Note for online students
The frequency of required and elective course offerings in the online program will vary, semester by semester, and will not always match the information presented here. Online students are advised to seek guidance from the listed program contact when developing their individual program course schedule.
Admissions and Financial Aid
This program is available exclusively online.
| Offered | Admit Term(s) | Application Deadline | STEM Designated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part‑time | Fall 2026 for existing RIT students; Fall 2027 for new students | Rolling | No |
Part-time study is 1‑8 semester credit hours. RIT will not issue a student visa for programs offered exclusively online.
Application Details
To be considered for admission to the Health Informatics Adv. Cert. program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- The online Health Informatics Advanced Certificate is available to current RIT students for the Fall 2026 semester (August start). Interested students should contact Sharon Mason, Director, School of Information for information and to apply.
- This program will begin accepting applications to all interested applicants through the RIT Graduate Admissions office in August 2026 for the August 2027 start term. Contact gradinfo@rit.edu for more information.
- Letters of recommendation are optional.
- Entrance exam requirements: None
Cost and Financial Aid
An RIT graduate degree is an investment with lifelong returns. Graduate tuition varies by degree, the number of credits taken per semester, and delivery method. View the general cost of attendance or estimate the cost of your graduate degree.
A combination of sources can help fund your graduate degree. Learn how to fund your degree
Additional Information
Online Study Restrictions for Some International Students
Certain countries are subject to comprehensive embargoes under US Export Controls, which prohibit virtually ALL exports, imports, and other transactions without a license or other US Government authorization. Learners from the Crimea region of the Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria may not register for RIT online courses. Nor may individuals on the United States Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the United States Commerce Department’s table of Deny Orders. By registering for RIT online courses, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list.
