Master of Science in Medical Informatics

School of Continuing Studies, in partnership with the Feinberg School of Medicine

"$78 billion a year could be saved by moving to electronic patient records in a network with open communications standards."--The New York Times

Northwestern University's Master of Science in Medical Informatics (MMI) program can give you the knowledge and skills you need to be a leader in this medical revolution. The medical informatics degree program is available in two delivery options—on-campus and online—making it accessible to a broad number of students seeking to pursue this innovative graduate degree program.

The MMI is an 11-course program that focuses on the principles of information management, design, integration, implementation, and evaluation, as well as their application to enterprise-wide health care information systems. The medical informatics graduate program is offered by the School of Continuing Studies in partnership with the Feinberg School of Medicine.

Northwestern University is the natural choice for students who seek a superior education at a nationally regarded research institution. As a partnership program with the world-renowned Feinberg School of Medicine, the MMI degree program offers students access to established leaders in developing and deploying health information technology (HIT).

Faculty of the program participate in setting health care standards nationally. Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Evanston Northwestern Hospital have both been listed as "Most Wired" institutions for six years in a row by Health Care's Most Wired Magazine. And like all School of Continuing Studies professional master's degrees, the Master's in Medical Informatics degree program provides students unique opportunities to interact with influential decision-makers from outside the academic world.

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The MMI program starts four times a year in both the on-campus and online options. Please be sure to review the important dates pertaining to this program or contact an enrollment advisor who can help you review the program requirements when applying for admission.

Who should be an MMI student?

School of Continuing Studies programs are tailored to meet the needs of working professionals. Our flexible scheduling and admissions deadlines help you earn your degree without putting your life on hold.

The MMI program's delivery options make it convenient and flexible for both full-time students and working professionals. The MMI online option offers the same challenging curriculum as the on-campus option in an entirely online medium, using a combination of synchronous and asynchronous media, teleconferencing and online collaboration tools.

Whether your background is in computing or information technology, health care or the life sciences, this program will build on your expertise and prepare you for the new challenges of the medical informatics field.

The medical informatics curriculum is designed for a diverse audience of students. It caters to health care professionals such as doctors, clinicians, administrators, educators, and researchers, as well as information technology professionals and other qualified individuals who wish to transition into this growing field.

Feinberg School of Medicine students can take advantage of the program's flexible course schedule in order to earn a joint degree (MD/MMI) while completing their studies in medicine. A special tuition rate for current Feinberg medical students is available.

A non-degree option is also available for students who wish only to take a select number of courses for professional enhancement, whether they pursue the online or on-campus option.

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