Our online Health Data Science Graduate Certificate (HDSGC) is designed for the healthcare industry or data industry professionals who are looking to expand their knowledge on analytic techniques and tools that are useful for both large and small healthcare data sources. Students will develop an understanding of the US Health System and how to communicate health impacts and outcomes visually and quantitatively.
Credit Hours: 12 | Program Length: 4 months | Tuition Cost
WHY GET A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH DATA SCIENCE?
Data science is among the fastest growing fields across all industries, and healthcare is no exception. The online graduate certificate in health data science at UNH exposes students to analytic techniques and tools that are useful for both large and small data sources in healthcare. In this program, you will develop an understanding of the U.S. health system,and how to visually, as well as quantitatively describe health impacts and outcomes. Students will also gain a better understanding of complex healthcare data.the phases of data analysis, while developing the ability to display actionable results.
WHY CHOOSE UNH’S GRADUATE HEALTH DATA SCIENCE PROGRAM?
The graduate certificate in health data science at UNH prepares students who have an interest in the field of health data science or are considering improving their analytic skills within their current role in the healthcare industry. Students in the program will gain exposure to the role of analytics in healthcare, statistical and programming foundations, and the visualization and translation of healthcare data. Students receive credit toward the M.S. in health data science, should they wish to continue with the additional eight courses.
POTENTIAL CAREERS
- Health data analyst
- Finance analyst
- Population health analyst
- Nursing quality assurance analyst
- Health informaticist
- Nursing informaticist
A word from Robert Mcgrath, Program Director
We designed our online HDS Graduate Certificate program to provide students with a solid foundation in complex healthcare data whether their background is in finance, marketing, quality assurance or medicine. These contemporary analytical skills are a tremendous support for anyone whose work intersects with health data.
Curriculum & Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science (GCHDS), offered by the Department of Health Management and Policy within the College of Health and Human Services, prepares students interested in the field of health data science who want to improve their analytic skills in healthcare. The certificate can be completed in one semester or up to three years.
Students in the GCHDS program can expect to gain exposure to the role of analytics in healthcare, statistical and programming foundations, and the visualization and translation of healthcare data.
Successful completion of the certificate will provide students an opportunity to apply and continue on with the Master of Science in Health Data Science. All credits from the certificate will be applied to the MS degree, leaving only eight remaining courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| HDS 800 | Mathematics and Statistics for Health Data Science | 3 |
| HDS 801 | The U.S. Healthcare System | 3 |
| HDS 802 | Programming in Healthcare Environments | 3 |
| HDS 803 | Translation of Health Data | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Deadlines
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: December 15
- Summer: N/A
- Special: N/A
Application fee: $25
Campus: Online
New England Regional: No
Accelerated Masters Eligible: No
New Hampshire Residents
Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence Form. This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission or you will not be able to register for classes.
Transcripts
If you attended UNH or Granite State College (GSC) after September 1, 1991, and have indicated so on your online application, we will retrieve your transcript internally; this includes UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester, UNH Non-Degree work and GSC.
If you did not attend UNH, or attended prior to September 1, 1991, then you must upload a copy (PDF) of your transcript in the application form. International transcripts must be translated into English.
If admitted, you must then request an official transcript be sent directly to our office from the Registrar's Office of each college/university attended. We accept transcripts both electronically and in hard copy:
- Electronic Transcripts: Please have your institution send the transcript directly to grad.school@unh.edu. Please note that we can only accept copies sent directly from the institution.
- Paper Transcripts: Please send hard copies of transcripts to: UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall- 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824. You may request transcripts be sent to us directly from the institution or you may send them yourself as long as they remain sealed in the original university envelope.
Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.
Letters of Recommendation: 2 Required
Recommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.
Personal Statement
Discuss your educational and career goals and how a certificate in health data science will help you achieve those goals.
This statement must be included with your submitted application.
Important Notes
All applicants are encouraged to contact programs directly to discuss program-specific application questions.
Resume
A current resume is required with your submitted application.
International Applicants
Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores. English Language Exams may be waived if English is your first language. If you wish to request a waiver, then please visit our Test Scores webpage for more information.
Questions
For program-specific application questions, please contact the UNH Online Student Success Coaches: unh.online@unh.edu or 855.250.6699
Explore Program Details
With the growing abundance of healthcare data, healthcare data analytics experts will be in increasing demand. The Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science (GCHDS) program will expose students to the technical skills needed to conduct these analyses but also the research skills needed to translate this growing data into meaningful, actionable insights.
Tuition & Fees:
The University of New Hampshire’s online graduate tuition and fees information is available on the UNH Business Services Website. Program costs and technology fees are subject to change.
Course Fees: Specific courses may have additional course fees. Visit the course schedule for more information.
Financial Aid:
Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loans are a form of federal financial aid available to Graduate Students. To apply, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Our program has five 8-week terms per academic calendar year. Students who successfully complete two courses per e-term, as outlined below, earn their degree in as few as 4 months. Taking fewer courses per term will extend the completion timeframe.
We have developed a Corporate Partners program for the Health Data Science graduate certificate. Learn More
College of Health & Human Services
Our Department of Health Management and Policy gives you the skills to work in the realms of healthcare systems or public policy, including government, non-profit, finance and research.
Faculty & Student Spotlights
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Data-Driven Decision Making with Health Data ScienceHow would you explain your discipline and/or research to those unfamiliar with the subject? I would describe Health Data Science as the intersection of computer programming, statistics, and healthcare domain experience. Data-driven decision-making is a key component of healthcare delivery and health data science approaches these problems with the most advanced…Learn More -
Pushing the boundariesEducation was not gifted to Dr. Robert McGrath. On the contrary, he earned it by working his way through school, dividing his time between days in the classroom and evenings tending bar. Hard work, however, did not prevent him from graduating with degrees in Health Policy and Management from Harvard and the University of New Hampshire as well as multiple degrees in Social Policy at Brandeis…Learn More -
Committed to improving health care accessKyle Rasku '21 is a graduate student in health data science from Sutton, New Hampshire. How would you explain your discipline and/or research to those unfamiliar with the subject? Data science is a multidisciplinary field involving the application of mathematics, computer science, business knowledge and the scientific method to the…Learn More
