Requirements:
MHI is a 16-month program (four consecutive sessions) that requires the completion of 10.0 full course equivalents (FCE). The program is broken up into 7.5 FCE of required coursework, 0.5 FCE of elective course work and a 4-month full-time (600 hour) practicum or field placement that is worth 2 FCE.
The program begins with the introduction to theoretical and foundational knowledge of Health Informatics (HI) domains. It then builds on the knowledge and skills present through broad survey and experiential-based courses to expand the theoretical and practical knowledge in key areas within the discipline. Students then participate in a 4-month applied learning opportunity through practicum placements within a public or private healthcare organization. Finally, students will be a part of advanced seminars and an elective course that reflects diverse interests, strengths, and current market demand.
Course Requirements:
Note: These degree requirements were updated in March 2025. Contact the graduate office for historical degree requirements.
Students must complete 7.5 FCEs as follows:
Information and Communication Technology for Health Care
Complexity of Clinical Care for Non-Clinicians
Fundamentals of Health Informatics
Emergent Topics in Health Informatics: Intelligent Medicine, Machine Learning and Knowledge Representation
Emerging Applications in Consumer, Public and Global Health Informatics
Human Factors and System Design in Health Care
Advanced Topics in Health Informatics (Strategic Frameworks for Solution Architecture)
Quantitative Skills in Health Informatics
Project Management for Health Informatics
Evaluation Methods for Health Informatics
System Design & Process Innovation in Healthcare
Knowledge Management and Systems
Canada’s Health System and Digital Health Policy
Economics and Value Design in Health Informatics
Data Governance and Interoperability
Project Practicum (2.0 FCE equivalent):
Health Informatics Practicum
Students must pick 1 course (0.5 FCE) from the following:
Health Informatics Practicum Extension
Leadership for Digital Health Transformation
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Data Governance in Health Systems
Students can opt to take elective courses offered through IHPME, or elsewhere within the University, with express permission from the program director and the respective instructors. Work with the Program Assistant to ensure the Add/Drop form is completed correctly.
Finance Your Degree
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Graduate Administrator
Zoe Downie-Ross
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Email Address: ihpme.grad.admin@utoronto.ca
Coordinates student records, graduate funding, and student-related awards.
Graduate Assistant
Malaly Bakhtbolland
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Coordinates various graduate initiatives including defences, student events, and graduation.
Graduate Placements
Christina Lopez
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Email Address: ihpme.placements@utoronto.ca
Coordinates details involving student placement and experiential learning