The healthcare informatics certificate program is designed to quickly build up
competencies in the field of biomedical informatics especially for those seeking a career
change or advancement. Upon successful completion of a minimum of 18 credits in
the program, the student is eligible to receive a certificate in healthcare informatics
from Rutgers School of Health Professions.
A student must take a minimum of 9 credits from a group of core courses and 9 credits
from a group of specialization courses.
The curriculum contents and guided projects under this option can be tailored to meet a
student's specific area of interest or requirements. Permission to take courses is contingent
upon fulfillment of the specific course prerequisites and approval of the program director. Those students who wish to continue on to the master of science program
in biomedical informatics can do so at any time during their tenure in the certificate program by forwarding the necessary application material to the program director.
Further details can be obtained by consulting with the program director.