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Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology (STEM)

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) University - Boston Campus

USA,Massachusetts

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 39,240/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1823

Total Students: 7,502 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

179 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology (STEM)

Program Overview

Imagine pursuing bold ideas powered by an understanding of healthcare data, programming, and management to change the care delivered to patients. If you are dreaming of a career in health information management, then get started with this four-year, full-time program on the Boston campus. In addition to learning fundamental principles of health data and database structures, you will practice designing applications and work with students studying related, yet different disciplines to solve problems and prepare for opportunities that exist in the real world, where collaboration is key. The program also covers data security and privacy, which are essential topics for professionals who work with sensitive medical information. Graduates will be prepared to use data to enable and support decision-making in healthcare practices and other settings.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Apply fundamental knowledge of health data, coding, and database structures to design applications that address complex challenges and support healthcare delivery.
Monitor, evaluate, and address revenue projections based on information systems data and analysis.
Utilize information systems, health records, and knowledge of databases to facilitate retrieval, critical review, and display of relevant data to enable and support decision-making.
Assess and recommend best practices for data security and privacy for personal health information, storage, and transmission.
Identify and explain regulatory compliance requirements for healthcare data, quality reporting, and other reporting requirements.
Evaluate data integrity and sufficiency and deliver recommendations for action.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 39,240 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) University - Boston Campus

CAD 10,270 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 480.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships and grants are also known as gift aid. This is money that does not need to be repaid. While scholarships can be merit-based or from an outside organization, grants are generally need-based and are calculated based on the information that you submitted on the FAFSA

MCPHS Advantage Scholarship
Boston Merit-Based Scholarships
Worcester / Manchester Merit-Based Scholarships
Other Types of Scholarships and Grants

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.