Health Information Technology
Undergraduate ProgramsWhy Study Health Information Technology?
UMBC’s program is great for both information technology (IT) professionals who want to transition into the healthcare field and healthcare professionals who want to prepare for a future-focused IT career.
UMBC’s Health Information Technology (IT) program prepares experienced working professionals to fill a range of opportunities within the healthcare profession. This is a great program for people who enjoy working in a multidisciplinary, collaborative field. Courses cover, among other topics, informatics, data analytics, and databases as well as policy, administration, law, and ethics. Undergraduate students can pursue an accelerated bachelor’s/master’s degree, and graduate students can pursue a Master of Professional Studies degree. The master’s program in Health IT caters to the working professional who is looking to expand their opportunities in the workforce with courses in a hybrid (blend of in-person and online learning) or online format.
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Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid
UMBC is committed to making a world-class education accessible to every student. We offer a range of financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to help you manage the cost of your education. New and current degree-seeking undergraduates can explore institutional and departmental scholarships using our Scholarship Retriever tool, along with additional opportunities from external partners. Scholarships and financial aid can help cover tuition, fees, textbooks, and even housing and meals, ensuring you can focus on your studies and your future at UMBC.
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Contact Information
UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation Contact Information
Mailing Address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250
OFFICE LOCATION
Albin O. Kuhn Library
on the lower level next to Library Pond
Admissions Staff
410-455-2292
Available Monday through Friday, from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
admissions@umbc.edu
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