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University of Alabama at Birmingham

About The University of Alabama at Birmingham

In the past four decades, The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has evolved into a world-renowned research university and health care center, Alabama's single largest employer, and the economic engine of Birmingham with an impact of more than $3 billion on the area. With more than 18,000 students, 19,000 faculty and staff, and a campus covering more than 80 city blocks, UAB is on the leading edge of teaching, research, health care, and community service.

University of Alabama at Birmingham campus

UAB's Department of Health Services Administration is proud of its many features, including:

  • Offering one of the first Master of Science in Health Informatics Programs in the country
  • Curricula taught by nationally-recognized core faculty members
  • All of the department's programs with accreditation or certification agencies have attained full accreditation or certification
  • Offering competitively-priced, in-state tuition to all online students

If you enjoy the excitement and energy of discovery, you'll enjoy UAB.

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What Sets the Department of Health Services Administration Apart?

University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Department of Health Services Administration has innovative academic programs to meet a variety of student education needs. All of the programs are linked by the common goal of training the next generation of health care leaders. For degree seeking students, we offer our "Degrees of Distinction."

If you are interested in senior leadership of health care organizations, view our Executive Master of Science in Health Administration Program. If your interest is in managing systems and information, our pre-eminent Master of Science in Health Informatics offers one of the few training opportunities concentrating on developing leaders in this growing and rapidly changing component of health care.

Accreditation

UAB is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033; 404-679-4500).

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To learn more about the online degree programs available at UAB's Department of Health Services Administration, please complete the online "Request for Information" form.

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Program Listings:

Master
Master of Science in Health Informatics

 
Facts & Figures
Institutional Accrediting Agency:   (?)
Southern Accreditation of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Address:
1675 University Boulevard, 532 Webb Building
Birmingham, AL 35294
US
Institution Type:   (?)
Public Higher Education
Calendar Type:
Semesters, starting in September.
Average Cost per Credit:
Graduate: $240 in-state and $600 out-of-state; Undergraduate: $171 in-state and $428 out-of-state.
Credit-earning Options:
The eligibility of your transfer credits depends on the subject matter of each credit and the accreditation status of the institution that awarded each credit.
Delivery Format: (?)
All classes are offered online. Web-enabled course management software allows learning through presentations and podcasts. Videos and links are available to articles in UAB's state of the art library.The MSHI program has two residential visits per year.
Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Extensive
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Technical Requirements:
Students must be equipped with high speed internet connection. Laptop configuration must support Windows XP or greater.
On-Campus Requirement:
Two 3 day weeked campus visits are required per calendar year. The residential visits are filled with networking opportunities, guest lectures, and interaction with alumni, faculty and student cohorts.
Scholarships Offered:
Several industry-sponsored scholarships are available to second-year students. A Dean's Diversity and a Merit scholarship is awarded annually to qualifying MSHI students.
Loans Offered:
Additional loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Federal Application for Free Financial Aid (FAFSA).
Registration Details:
Application to UAB may be made online.

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