ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.* A satisfactory GPA of 2.5 for all academic work is preferred. However, demonstrated levels of professional competency necessary to successfully complete the certificate program may be used to satisfy the GPA requirement.

Applicants must have taken the following courses or have the equivalent knowledge or skills: human anatomy and physiology (lab recommended); statistics in any discipline; and medical terminology. These courses should be completed before entering the program. When reviewing your application, we’ll take into consideration how many of these courses were completed by the time of your application and what your grades were in each.

*Students who have not completed a bachelor’s degree may seek admission to the Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics & Health Information Management program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Background Check

A nationwide criminal background search is mandatory for all accepted applicants. Names of accepted students will be submitted for a background check.

Required Immunizations

All applicants accepted to the Certificate in Health Informatics & Information Management are required to show documentation of protection against a number of vaccine-preventable diseases. This must be completed by the end of the first quarter of the certificate. This fee will separately appear in your student “Tuition Account Balance” section of MyUW.

English Proficiency

If you're not a native English speaker, you’ll need to have basic English language skills to participate in this program. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements.

International Students

To enroll in this program, international students must have a visa that permits study in the United States. If you apply and are accepted, we will send you an I-20 form, which enables you to apply for an F-1 visa. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS AND COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Each HIHIM student must own a laptop computer (Mac or PC) for use in courses. Laptops should have Wi-Fi (wireless) installed and include the following: a current Microsoft Windows or Mac operating system and Microsoft Office 2007 or higher (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). Student should also have a current version of Internet Explorer.

Please read the full HIHIM Program Technology and Computer Proficiency Requirements for further information.

Earning the Certificate

You earn the certificate by regularly attending class and successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Completing Your Program.