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Master of Health Information Science (Thesis-Based)

Develop your own original research in the field of Health Information Science.

Master of Health Information Science (Thesis-Based)

Develop your own original research in the field of Health Information Science.

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Master of Health Information Science (Thesis-Based)

Develop your own original research in the field of Health Information Science.

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Be part of designing better healthcare

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The two-year research-intensive Master of Health Information Science (MHIS) is a traditional thesis-based program that includes original research and coursework. Students work with a supervisor over two years to produce, defend and publish a thesis that adds something of value to research in Health Information Science.
Funded
Fall intake
2 Years (Full-time)
Research-based
In-person

Tailor your research according to your interests

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Choose elective courses to build content expertise that suit your future goals and support your area of research interest.

Open a pathway to doctoral studies in health information science

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The two year, thesis-based MHIS program opens a pathway to doctoral studies, and the chance to study under leading scholars.

Two unique faculties, twice the expertise

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Access subject expertise and resources from across two faculties (the Faculty of Information and Media Studies and the Faculty of Health Sciences).

Tap into our network of excellence

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Western has established a reputation as a leader in Health Information Science. Conduct research that has an impact locally and around the world in areas like:

  • Public health
  • Health informatics and digital health
  • Health policy and clinical health care
  • Knowledge organization and management
  • Knowledge translation
  • Patient and professional information-seeking behaviour
  • Information ethics and policy

Careers for HIS Graduates

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Vanessa Trocchi, MHIS'24

Merging research and coursework to form a more holistic view of healthcare

Vanessa used her thesis to look a look at the relationship between information, information systems, health, and healthcare more broadly, while her coursework allowed her to explore concepts applicable to healthcare organizations more narrowly. Both experiences have informed how she works.
Read Vanessa's story

Questions? Contact us

For administrative questions related to admissions or applications, contact FIMS Graduate Student Services. For questions related to curriculum or the program experience, contact HIS Graduate Program Chair Katelyn Esmonde.

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