Turning data into better healthcare starts with the problem-solvers, innovators, and changemakers of the world.
Turn data into real-world solutions with UW–Madison’s fully online Clinical & Health Informatics programs. Our multidisciplinary curriculum connects you with experts across business, nursing, engineering, and public health—so you graduate with both technical know-how and the leadership skills to make change happen.
No matter your professional background, this program is designed for people from all walks of life.
Study on your schedule with fully online, asynchronous courses that equip you with the skills to drive lasting change in the healthcare sector.
Explore the Curriculum
The curriculum includes classes like these, designed to build both technical and leadership skills:
- Healthcare Data Analytics – Turn complex healthcare data into actionable insights.
- Clinical Information Systems – Understand and improve the systems that power hospitals and clinics.
- Population & Public Health Informatics – Explore how data informs community and population health decisions.
- Project Management & Leadership in Health Informatics – Develop the soft skills to lead cross-functional teams.
- Capstone Project – Apply your knowledge to a real-world healthcare challenge.
See Where These Skills Can Take You
Graduates of our programs step into impactful roles across hospitals, public health, research, and health IT. Here are a few examples of where a degree in Clinical & Health Informatics can lead:
- Health Informatics Specialist
Improve electronic medical records and partner with clinicians to deliver better patient care.
Typical salary: ~$95K - Health Informatics Manager or Director
Lead teams using data to solve clinical challenges and drive innovation in healthcare.
Typical salary: $117K–$195K - Clinical Systems Analyst
Use data, statistics, and machine learning to support smarter decision-making in hospitals.
Typical salary: ~$94K - Informatics-Informed Clinician or Scientist
Apply informatics to research or clinical practice to shape the future of healthcare.
Typical salary: $107K–$185K
Hear from a Changemaker
See how one UW–Madison grad turned curiosity into impact—and how you can too:
Next Application Deadlines:
- December 15 – for the MS degree
- January 1 – for the Graduate “Capstone” Certificate
Degrees Offered
Master of Science or graduate-level Capstone Certificate in Clinical & Health Informatics
Format
100% online
Timeline
Taking 1-4 courses per term, the MS degree takes 3-11 semesters. Our Graduate Certificate can be done in 1-3 semesters.
Credits
MS – 30 credits | Certificate – 9 credits