Master of Health Informatics (MHI)

MHI is one of Canada’s few graduate programs in the rapidly evolving field of health informatics with a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI).

The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) trains Canada’s future health leaders and researchers through its research and professional graduate degree programs and its involvement in a range of collaborative programs. Its unique interdisciplinary approach is ideally suited to today’s complex and rapidly changing health care landscape.

IHPME’s professional degree programs provide individuals with the knowledge, skills, and strategic perspective necessary to assume leadership roles in the health-care system. The faculty members are the foremost thinkers, researchers, and practitioners influencing our health-care system today. Students are exposed to the latest evidence-informed research, thinking, and practice in the Health Informatics program, leading to the Master of Health Informatics (MHI) degree.

The Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program offers in-depth knowledge of Digital Health for the leaders and policy-influencers of the future. The Program trains leaders capable of leading substantial change in the healthcare system and in influencing policy.

The MHI program curriculum enables graduates to design systems that serve the needs of multiple stakeholders, including patients, clinicians, developers, vendors and policymakers. It provides training on managing advanced health informatics tasks, building efficient systems, and shaping digital health policies. Advanced subjects such as information governance, interoperability, and cybersecurity are covered, in addition to the traditional topics of business analysis, knowledge management and data analytics. The program prepares students to enhance healthcare efficiency and patient experience. Real-world experiences and industry connections ensure our graduates are ready to lead in this ever-changing field.

As digitalization in the healthcare system accelerates, the MHI program evolves to meet emerging challenges. Regular course updates keep our curriculum relevant, reflecting the latest in advancements in a variety of fields. This adaptability prepares our students to be innovative leaders in health informatics.

There are two options available to complete the MHI:
Regular MHI option: This option is designed for individuals not currently in a health informatics profession and seeking a career in the field. Applicants to this option should not be employed full-time. The Regular MHI option is offered in person.
Executive MHI option: This option is designed for individuals with at least five years of work experience, preferably in the healthcare sector, who are interested in pursuing leadership positions and other career development. This program option enables students to continue professional employment and sustain career momentum while gaining specialized health informatics knowledge. The Executive MHI option is offered through online delivery. Students are required to be on campus for two residencies of 10 days each in February of Year 1 and February of Year 2.