Health Information Science

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Health information science

Learn how to transform the way health care uses data and get hands-on experience developing and managing the latest health information systems.

Undergraduate studies
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Graduate studies

Discover how you can make an impact on the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of health information systems in diverse health care settings.

Graduate studies
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Exciting careers

Graduate with the skills and experience to take on a wide variety of positions in health care technology and management—improving health care delivery every day.

Career possibilities
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Health information science

Learn how to transform the way health care uses data and get hands-on experience developing and managing the latest health information systems. Mary Sandwith chose UVic because of its reputation as a leader in health information science.

Undergraduate studies
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Study what you're passionate about

Discover our courses that focus on three areas including information technology, clinical systems and the business aspects of the health care industry.

Our courses
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Research that makes a vital impact

Our research activities are vibrant with extensive research collaborations both internationally and nationally.

Our research

Join us for the Health Information Science Seminar Series via zoom:

  • Wednesday November 19th 2025 10:00AM with presenter Phil Gooch (PhD, Health Informatics from City St George's, University of London) - "Using LLMs to assist with literature reviews (without cheating)".
Advance registration for the seminar series is required: Register Here.

If you have any questions please email us!

 

Revolutionizing health care

Our school is a pioneer and leader in transforming the world of health care and health information management.

Skilled health information specialists with an understanding of global problems along with the ability to deal with local issues are in high demand. We can give you the education and experiential learning critical to your success.
—Dr. Andre Kushniruk

With an employment rate of almost 100 percent for our graduates, our programs prepare you for a rewarding career in the innovative and vital field of health information science.

Find your edge in UVic’s School of Health Information Science

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Undergraduate studies

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Graduate studies

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