*Contact Deepti Jain for more Information about department scholarships and internships.

Note: We admit students on a rolling basis. The preferred deadlines help you complete the application process on time, be notified of acceptance and enroll before the term begins. We review applications as they become complete, and admit students for a specific term up to the day classes start. We recommend you work on and submit your complete application well in advance of the preferred deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time.

How to Apply for the Online Master of Science in Health Data Analytics

1. Start your application for graduate admission
2. Submit $65 non-refundable application fee
3. Upload required materials*
4. Request official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. Transcripts are only accepted directly from the institution(s) by email: gradadm@louisville.edu (recommended) or mail: University of Louisville, Graduate School, 2211 S. Brook St., Louisville, KY 40292.
5. Create a financial plan

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Online Master of Science in Health Data Analytics Admissions Requirements and Materials

To be considered for admission, applicants must have:

• a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution
• a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA may inquire about conditional acceptance)

*Required application packet materials include:

• transcripts showing a degree in biostatistics, statistics, mathematics,computer science or a related quantitative discipline AND competency in statistics and regression analysis; college-level calculus is also recommended
• a statement of goals (i.e., general research interests)
• a current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
• two letters of recommendation
• interview with the HMSS Health Leadership Committee

*Your Application Portal:
Once you have started the graduate application, you can check the status and review any additional checklist to-do items. Log in to your application using the email address you used to apply for admission and your password. Your checklist items may include additional materials or documentation that facilitate a smooth admissions process. You will also have access to important contact information and next steps after an admissions decision is made.

Online Master of Science in Health Data Analytics for International Applicants

The Health Data Analytics master’s program is open to international students. Additional requirements apply.

1. All transcripts not in English must be certified as authentic and translated verbatim in English.
2. Students whose primary language is not English must show English language proficiency by attaining one of the following:
   • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam with a minimum score of 79 OR
   • IELTS score of 6.5 or higher OR
   • Duolingo English score of 105 or higher OR
   • Degree from an accredited U.S. institution (requires provisional admission with evaluation of English language competency)
3. International students will not be issued a U.S. visa if admitted to an online program, since there are no campus attendance requirements.

For more information on the admission and application process, please contact our Online Learning Enrollment Counselors at 800.871.8635 or by email at online@louisville.edu.

The online Master of Science in Health Data Analytics is a 33-credit hour program that requires:

• 27 credit hours in core courses
• 3 credit hours of practicum in a real-world data analytics program at an organization of choice
• 3 credit hours of capstone course preparation for the Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) examination

To graduate, students must have an overall 3.0 GPA in coursework. A part-time degree path is also available.

Full-Time Degree Path

Part-Time Degree Path

Part-time students must be cognizant that courses are offered on an alternating basis, usually every two years. Thus, part-time students must pursue the recommended course sequence for analytics courses because courses build upon skills acquired in prior courses.

Students enrolled in the part-time option are able to complete their degree in 48 months or less if they take 6 credits per semester and plan their degree path to meet the following course sequence. Note: courses other than the quantitative ones may be taken in any order, throughout the duration of the program.

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Course Descriptions

• What GPA do I need to enter the program?

  There is no required GPA for admission into the Master of Science in Health Data Analytics program. However, students in the program will need to maintain a 3.0 to graduate. Grades in previously taken courses relevant to the degree (math, statistics, etc.) will be a strong indication of student success in this program.

• What GRE score do I need to be accepted into the program?

  GRE scores are not required for admission into the program. However, a strong quantitative background is recommended.

• What is the Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) Examination?

  In addition to receiving your master’s degree, the CHDA certification from the American Health Information Management Association boosts your professional credentials and reputation as a health data expert. Completing your master’s program with UofL will effectively prepare you to sit for this exam, but it is by no means a requirement for graduating from the program.

• Where and when will I complete the practicum component of the program?

  The practicum is an exciting component of the program that allows you to get hands-on learning experience in the health data analytics field. The practicum will be completed at a location of your choice, within your local community (note: you can complete your practicum with your current employer, but the work completed cannot be part of your day-to-day job tasks). Full-time students will complete the practicum during the summer between their first and second year in the program (part-time students should speak with an enrollment counselor for more information).

• How does this program differ from the online Master of Science in Biostatistics program also offered from the College of Public Health?

  Health Data Analytics and Biostatistics are both viable degree options for a career in healthcare data information analysis. At their core, both programs deal with analysis and interpretation of healthcare data with innovative tools like machine learning, artificial intelligence and analytics.

  The differences are in how the data is manipulated, structured, and analyzed. Biostatisticians will typically work with clean data sets, looking for answers to specific, targeted questions related directly to the research project.

  Data Analysts take a broader look and are typically responsible for data cleansing and preparation. Data analysts analyze information to explore connections and insights that might not yet be identified. In other words, Biostatistics is a more theory-based, whereas Health Data Analytics includes ‘data wrangling’ and looks at population level health and outcomes.

• Can I transfer graduate-level credits from another university?

  You can transfer up to six credit hours from another regionally accredited university.

  However, to be accepted, the content in the courses you have completed must closely match the required courses for the master’s in Health Data Analytics at UofL.

  The program will consider your transfer coursework when you submit your application.