Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics

Degree

All applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants that have earned a degree from a non-US institution are required to submit a course-by-course credential evaluation, see “Transcript” section. 

Prerequisite Course

There are no prerequisite courses required to apply for this program.  

Applicants are encouraged to have taken a Statistics course and/or have had experience, or familiarity, with computer programming languages, such as R. Your familiarity could have been gained in formal coursework, or through work experience/independent study, but is not required to apply to the program. Please contact the Data Analytics program if you have any questions related to this.

Learn more about our online prereqs or select an MGH Institute course below to view its description.

• Introductory Statistics (3 credits) (Please be advised this course uses a different statistical software package than the one used/taught in the program.)

TOEFL/ IELTS
The language of instruction and clinical education at the MGH Institute is English and a high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.  Applicants who have not completed either an undergraduate or graduate program where English is the language of instruction must demonstrate English Language proficiency as part of your application to the MGH Institute of Health Professions.  If you have questions about the language requirements, please contact the Office of Admissions.

• Applicants who are citizens of Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, Guyana, an Anglophone country of Africa, or an English-speaking country of the Caribbean are not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
• Applicants who are candidates for graduation from an accredited degree-granting program in the United States or at an English-speaking school in one of the countries listed above are also not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. Acceptance to the IHP will be contingent upon successful completion of this degree prior to matriculation.

Please note that in some circumstances, demonstrating English language proficiency may be required by the academic program even if you are a citizen of a country in which the (or one of the) national language(s) is English. Decisions about the need for TOEFL or IELTS scores are at the discretion of the academic program to which you are applying in coordination with the department of OES.

The IHP accepts either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The test must have been taken within two years of the application deadline and official score reports are required. The minimum TOEFL (internet-based) score accepted is 89 and the minimum IELTS score accepted is 6.5.  

• To forward your TOEFL score please contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS).  The MGH Institute of Health Professions code is 3513.
• For IELTS, a Test Report Form may be mailed to MGH Institute of Health Professions and score information will be verified by the IHP directly. You may designate up to 5 schools to receive Test Report Forms at the time you register for the test.  To request additional Test Report Forms, contact your test center.

Please contact the Office of Admissions if you have any questions about the MGH Institute’s English Language requirements. 

Applicants are required to submit a transcript from each college and/or university attended, even if a degree was not received from that institution. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted throughout the application process, and official transcripts will be required of all accepted and enrolled students, prior to matriculation. For transcripts to be considered official they must be in their original signed and sealed envelopes when received.

Unofficial transcripts uploaded after application submission must include, 1) The name of the institution and 2) list the student’s name, and 3) contain a transcript legend. If an unofficial transcript is received without this information, it will not be accepted. Grade reports and copies of diplomas, or screenshots of a document will not be accepted.  

For official transcripts, the Office of Admissions strongly encourages the use of online electronic transcript ordering which can be sent admissions [at] mghihp.edu (directly via email) to admissions. If this is not an option and your institution does not participate in electronic transcript delivery, please request official transcripts to be sent to the mailing address listed below:

Admission Office
MGH Institute of Health Professions
36 First Avenue
Boston, MA 02129

Foreign Transcripts: Applicants that have earned a degree from a non-US institution are required to submit a course-by-course credential evaluation from one of the following NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) members: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., SpanTran: The Evaluation Company, World Education Services (WES), or the Center for Educational Documentation. If you earned your bachelor's degree outside of the U.S. this credential evaluation must document minimum equivalency of a US baccalaureate degree or higher.

Statement of Intent

All applicants are required to compose an essay that addresses the following: 

1. The reason you have applied to this program & MGH Institute of Health Professions
2. How your past experiences (academic, personal, and/or extracurricular) have influenced your decision to apply
3. Your specific area of interest and any applicable knowledge of statistics and/or programming skills
4. Personal characteristics that will contribute to your success
5. How completion of this program will assist you in reaching your professional goals.  

Essays should be 12 pt. font, double spaced, and no more than three pages in total. The statement of intent should be uploaded directly to your online application. 

Recommendation Letters

Applicants are required to provide one recommendation letter. All recommendations are processed through our online application. Please provide contact information for each recommender within your online application.

Recommendation letters should come from individuals who are able to address your academic ability, character and integrity, as well as your potential for graduate professional study. Letters should come from an academic or professional reference.

Resume or CV

Applicants are required to submit a current resume or CV.

Who do I contact for more information about the academic program, curriculum, or course requirements?
Please data-analytics [at] mghihp.edu (contact the Program).

Who do I contact for more information about the application process, my application status, or what documents to submit?
You are welcome to email the admission office, or call (617) 726-1304 weekdays between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern Time.

What is a good way to learn more about the MGH Institute?
Attend an admissions event for additional information.

Can I receive Financial Aid for this program?
Do not wait until you've been accepted to the program to learn about financial aid options available. Contact our Financial Aid office as soon as you have applied to ensure that you will be able to take advantage of all options available. When you apply for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you'll need the MGH Institute Federal School Code: G22316.

Since this is not considered a full-time graduate program, you may not be eligible for most traditional financial aid programs. However, you may be eligible for employer tuition reimbursement if this is a graduate program of study in your profession.

What is your mailing address?
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Office of Enrollment Services
36 1st Ave.
Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston, MA  02129

Are there other Conditions of Admission?
Yes. If applicable, final transcripts and test scores must be submitted to satisfy the conditions of admission.

I’m an international student. Can I receive an F-1 Visa?
Please see General Information for Prospective International Students.

Session 1 (Typically runs early September – late October):

• DA-620 – Dynamic Healthcare Data Analytics Techniques & Methods: 620
• DA-650 – Data Literacy, Analysis, and Decision Making

Session 2 (Typically runs late October – mid December):

• DA-720 – Dynamic Healthcare Data Analytics Techniques & Methods: 720
• DA-730 – Analyzing, Visualizing, and Storytelling with Data

Full Term (Typically runs mid January – late April):

• DA-821 – Dynamic Healthcare Data Analytics Techniques & Methods: 821
• DA-640 – Ethics, Data Security & Regulatory Governance
• DA-822A – Dynamic Healthcare Data Analytics Techniques & Methods: 822A
• DA-820 – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Session 1 (Typically runs mid May – late June):

• DA-850A – Applications of Analytics (A)
• DA-823 – Dynamic Healthcare Data Analytics Techniques & Methods: 822B

Session 2 (Typically runs late June – mid August):

• DA-830 – The Analytic Leader
• DA-850B – Applications of Analytics (B)