Certificate in Public Health Informatics at Johns Hopkins University

    Certificate in Public Health Informatics at Johns Hopkins University

    Certificate in Public Health Informatics at Johns Hopkins University

    The Public Health Informatics is a Certificate degree offered by Johns Hopkins University at its main campus in Baltimore, United States of America. The program is delivered online as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from May 22, 2027.

    About Certificate in Public Health Informatics

    Public Health Informatics Certificate Program 

    Note: This certificate program may be completed entirely online!

    OVERVIEW

    The goal of the Public Health Informatics (PHI) Certificate Program is to offer grounding in methods and concepts of health informatics and health information technology for application to public health and population health. It is designed for current and future public health professionals who wish to develop PHI expertise or specialization to work in policy or management.

    EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

    After completion of the certificate program, students will be able to:

    1. Articulate strategic direction for public health informatics within an organization;
    2. Match data standards to their proper use;
    3. Identify knowledge, information, and data needs of project or program users and stakeholders;
    4. Describe information system development, procurement, and implementation that meets public health program needs;
    5. Evaluate information systems and applications;
    6. Recognize use of informatics to integrate clinical health, environmental risk, and population health; and
    7. Implement solutions that assure confidentiality, security, and integrity while maximizing availability of information for public health.

    ADMISSIONS

    Students should refer to the certificate program page on the Bloomberg School of Public Health website for full information about the certificate admissions process, requirements and deadlines, as well as contact information for the program. 

    Sponsoring Department

    Health Policy and Management

    Information about the courses and program requirements is available here, and admissions instructions are available here.

    Disciplines

    Bloomberg School of Public Health

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Public Health Informatics at Johns Hopkins University

    Entry Requirements

    Hopkins invests in developing global perspectives so students can be engaged citizens wherever they are.

    As a global university with students from all over the world, we welcome all kinds of experiences and new ways of thinking. We’re here to connect international students with the resources you need to become leaders and active members in our community and beyond. 

    Please email [email protected] with any general international admissions questions. You can also email your regional admissions counselor if you have any questions specific to the area where you live or study.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Public Health Informatics at Johns Hopkins University

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply for Certificate in Public Health Informatics at Johns Hopkins University

    Your completed application
    The Hopkins supplement, which includes our supplemental essay
    Class of 2027 Supplemental Essay Prompt

    Founded on a spirit of exploration and discovery, Johns Hopkins University encourages students to share their perspectives, develop their interests and pursue new experiences. Use this space to share something you’d like the admissions committee to know about you (your interests, your background, your identity, or your community) and how it has shaped what you want to get out of your college experience at Hopkins. (300-400 words)

    The $70 application fee or fee waiver

    You can request a fee waiver directly through the Common Application or Coalition on Scoir. If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria on the application and need support covering the application fee, have a representative from your current high school submit our fee waiver request form.

    Your standardized test scores Optional

    If you choose to submit your scores, our admissions committee will consider them as additional context in our review process. You’re welcome to submit SAT, ACT, AP, IB, English language proficiency exams, or any other score you feel reflects your academic ability. Applicants aren’t at a disadvantage if they don’t submit test scores.

    Your signed Early Decision Agreement Early Decision I and II only

    If you’re applying as an Early Decision applicant, you must submit a binding agreement to attend Hopkins if admitted.

    Certificate in Public Health Informatics at Johns Hopkins University
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    Johns Hopkins University
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