SURVEY OF HEALTH INFORMATICS PROGRAMS AND
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN CANADA 2026 University of Waterloo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Name | Public Health with Health Informatics Option | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Department | School of Public Health and Health Systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Faculty | Applied Health Sciences | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Contact Name | Pamela | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Telephone | 519-888-4567 ex. 46220 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| health@uwaterloo.ca | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Street | 200 University Ave. W. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| City | Waterloo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Province | ON | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postal Code | N2L 3G1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PROGRAM INFORMATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Academic Level | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HI Component Comprehensiveness | Option | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Delivery & Attendance | Onsite | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Typical Duration | 4 - 5 Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credential | Bachelor's Degree | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credential Awarded | BPH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credential Description | Bachelor of Public Health | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type of Professional Produced by Program List Standard Types (e.g., AHI, RDHI, CHI, HIM, hybrids, all) | Health Informatics Professional | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type of Role(s) Addressed by Program List Standard Specific Roles (e.g., CIO, Internal Consultant, Teacher, Researcher, etc., all) | Career opportunities often involve the design and implementation of health information systems (e.g., establishing electronic patient records, or establishing ‘best practices’ databases) in various health care settings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Candidate Pre-requisites for Program | Average of low 80's; Co-op: mid 80's High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses, including the following required courses: Any Grade 12 English 4U -- A minimum grade of 75% is required; Any Grade 12 U Math -- A minimum grade of 70% is required | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Co-op; Practicum | Co-op | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Part Time Availability | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Cost | $9 000/2 Terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Due Date | February 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Website | https://uwaterloo.ca/public-health-and-health-systems/future-undergraduates/programs/public-health | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Admissions Requirement Link | https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs/public-health | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Application Link | https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/how-to-apply | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROGRAM CURRICULUM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Curriculum Information Link | Public Health: https://uwaterloo.ca/academic-calendar/undergraduate-studies/catalog#/programs/HJblg10Rs2?bc=true&bcCurrent=Public%20Health%20(Bachelor%20of%20Public%20Health%20-%20Honours)&bcGroup=Public%20Health&bcItemType=programs Health Informatics Option: https://uwaterloo.ca/academic-calendar/undergraduate-studies/catalog#/programs/BkZ0k1CAj3?searchTerm=health&bc=true&bcCurrent=Health%20Informatics%20Option&bcItemType=programs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Courses | Public Health Required Courses Sociology of Activity, Health and Well-being Introduction to Health 1 Biological Determinants of Health Two electives Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Health 2 Canadian Health Systems Introductory Psychology One elective Aging and Health Principles of Public and Population Health Quantitative Approaches to Health Science Introduction to Health Research One elective Introduction to Health Informatics Social Determinants of Health Three electives Program Planning and Evaluation Psychosocial Perspectives on Lifespan Development and Health Principles of Epidemiology Applied Public Health Ethics One elective Public Health Nutrition Ecological Determinants of Health Three electives Five electives Five electives Health Informatics Option Required Courses Fundamental Computer Sciences Courses One of: Introduction to Computer Science 1 Designing Functional Programs One of: Introduction to Computer Science 2 Elementary Algorithm Design and Data Abstraction One of: Introduction to Computers and Computer Systems Data Types and Structures Computer Applications in Business: Databases Socioeconomic Aspects of Health Information Course One of: Society, Technology and Values: Introduction Design and Society Cybernetics and Society Information Technology and Society Advanced Health Informatics Courses Two of: Management Information Systems Numerical Computation Networks and Distributed Computer Systems Analysis and Management of Health Information in Aging Populations Decision Making and Decision Support in Health Informatics Computing in Health Informatics Information Visualization Contemporary Issues in Health 4 Human-Computer Interaction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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