Health Data Science
Learn to leverage health data science tools and applications as a way to achieve business and research outcomes. Using real, hands-on data science projects, you’ll have access to de-identified data from a curated health data repository built with industry partners. In this certificate program, you’ll build your skillset in analytics, data science, and artificial intelligence while learning how to optimize data to support evidence- and value-based results.
At a Glance
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Skills You'll Learn
Solve informatics challenges by integrating data platforms in the health or healthcare industries
Use data mining skills to strengthen clinical partnerships and benefit stakeholders
Compose health data science reporting for relevant health informatics audiences
Curriculum
Specialized Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science requires completion of 16 credit hours (4 courses)
All students are required to complete a zero-credit Student Success Course.
Sample Schedule
Finish a graduate certificate in as few as six months or take up to a year. Choose your time to completion to get a better sense of what your schedule will look like during your certificate program.
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Interested in a master's degree?
Explore our Master of Science in Health Informatics with a concentration in Health Data Science.
Take a Course Before You Apply
We know how important it is to get started when you're ready and that's why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Health Data Science
Healthcare is growing faster than most industries in the U.S., according to Monster.com.
The demand for talented data scientists is ever-growing, putting data professionals in high demand in the healthcare industry, according to Health IT Analytics.
Data scientist has ranked as the best job in the nation for several years in a row, according to Glassdoor.com.
Job Titles
Data Specialist Salary: National Average
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Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Accreditation & Associations
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
To ensure our programs meet industry needs, the curriculum is closely aligned with national organizations such as the American College of Healthcare Executives and Medical Group Management Association, as well as local organizations such as the Denver Medical Study Group.
The HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate program shares industry knowledge and educates our students on critical issues in health information and technology by offering complimentary student memberships to HIMSS and other key benefits.