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 English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.
International Students
To enroll, international students must have a visa that permits study in the United States. This program does not enable students to obtain or maintain F-1 visa status. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS AND COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Students must have a laptop computer for use in class that has:
- Wi-Fi capability
- Current Windows or Mac operating system
- Current version of Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Office 2007 or higher (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
Please read the full HIHIM Program Technology and Computer Proficiency Requirements for further information.
Earning the Certificate
You earn the certificate by adhering to the program's attendance policy and successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.