University of Washington

Health Systems and Population Health

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Health Information Management

Complete your bachelor’s degree and transform health care with technology. Join an online information session to discover how an HIHIM degree can propel you into an in-demand, fast-growing job market.

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Prepare for a Dynamic Career

2 Years / Seattle, WA

Technology is transforming health care, giving providers access to information that helps them deliver better and more cost-efficient care. The University of Washington Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Health Information Management (HIHIM) program provides students with the necessary skills to launch their careers in the dynamic fields of health informatics and health information management.

The major is delivered in an in-person format with hybrid format components, with students attending classes in the early evening on the Seattle campus for two days each week.

Application Dates

Application Opens
Early-Acceptance Deadline
General Deadline
Applicants Notified

Jan 1, 2025
Jan 30, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
Within 6 weeks of application deadline

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Program Outcomes: 2021-2022

Graduation Rate: 98%
Employment Rate: 86% (within one year of graduation)
Student Satisfaction Rate: 100%

Transferable Skills

We’ll prepare you to become a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Learn how to manage patient records, develop IT solutions, and analyze data.

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Fast-Growing Field

Health services management is among the nation’s fastest-growing occupations. UW HIHIM graduates are prepared to immediately join the workforce in a variety of in-demand roles.

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Flexible Schedule

Because classes start in the early evening, you can study in the UW HIHIM program without impacting other important commitments in your life, including your job and family.

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Practical Experience

For their capstone projects, students are matched with a Seattle-area health care organization and gain experience in areas such as systems analysis and problem-solving.

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Jennifer Phan

“Completing the RHIA certification made a big statement to my current employer. The greater Seattle area can be a competitive market, and many employers are looking to hire credentialed candidates.”

— Jennifer Phan
Health Information Management Specialist II
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

Accreditation

The health informatics and health information management accreditor of the University of Washington is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The college’s accreditation for the bachelor of science degree in health informatics and health information management has been reaffirmed through 2027. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601; by phone at 312-235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.

CEPH Accredited Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs

As part of the University of Washington’s School of Public Health, the Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Health Information Management program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health, and public health programs outside schools of public health.

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Application Dates

Application Opens
January 1, 2025

Early-Acceptance Deadline
January 30, 2025

General Deadline
April 15, 2025

Applicants Notified
Within 6 weeks of application deadline

Apply