Health Informatics, Minor
The emerging field of health informatics is growing in relevance and influence as technologies continue to improve. Our program focuses on concepts and issues surrounding technology and information management in today’s ever-changing healthcare environment. This minor is a perfect complement to advanced practice, administrative, and leadership Master’s programs.
For more information: http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/health-informatics-minor/
Curriculum
A total of four course units is required. We also provide a sample plan of study for students.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| NURS 5730 | Innovation in Health: Foundations of Design Thinking | 1 |
| NURS 6510 | Healthcare Informatics (Online) | 1 |
| BMIN 5020 | Database and Data Integration in Biomedical Research | 1 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Exploring Data Science Methods with Health Care Data | ||
| Negotiations in Healthcare | ||
| Introduction to Biomedical and Health Informatics | ||
| Data Science for Biomedical Informatics | ||
| Standards and Clinical Terminologies | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and the American Workplace | ||
| The Digital Transformation of Health Care | ||
| Healthcare Data and Analytics | ||
| Principles and Practice of Healthcare Quality Improvement | ||
or HQS 6120 | Principles and Practice of Healthcare Quality Improvement | |
| Systems Thinking in Patient Safety | ||
or HQS 6500 | Systems Thinking in Patient Safety | |
| Applied Machine Learning | ||
| Interactive Computer Graphics | ||
| Big Data Analytics | ||
| Data Mining: Learning from Massive Datasets | ||
| Total Course Units | 4 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.