Brandeis Online

May 26, 2026

Thinking of taking the next step in your career? Hear from Dr. Trenya Garner about whether an MS in Health Informatics may be the right path for you.

What background do I need to get a master’s in health informatics?

Most health informatics programs require a bachelor’s degree or experience in a related field. The MS in Health Informatics at Brandeis Online welcomes students from both information technology and healthcare backgrounds, as well as those who bring strong critical-thinking skills. If you’re motivated, passionate about improving healthcare systems, and eager to engage with new ideas and emerging technologies, you’ll thrive in a health informatics master’s program.

What skills do you gain in a health informatics master’s degree?

A good health informatics program will provide you with an in-depth understanding of healthcare systems, workflows, and regulations. Applied programs like Brandeis Online’s MS in Health Informatics will also prepare you with hands-on data analytics skills, knowledge of electronic health records systems, project management expertise, and the ability to immediately contribute effectively as a leader in health informatics.

What career paths can you pursue with an MS in Health Informatics?

There are so many opportunities to pursue within health informatics. After completing a master’s in health informatics, graduates can pursue careers as Chief Medical Informatics Officers, Health IT Project Managers, Population Health Analysts, Informatics Consultants, Privacy and Security Analysts, health systems operations, or quality improvement roles. The field is broad, and graduates can find opportunities in hospitals, research institutions, government agencies, health technology companies, and consulting firms.

Why is pursuing a master’s in health informatics important now?

Healthcare is undergoing a profound digital transformation. From telehealth to AI-driven diagnostics to population health analytics, informatics is at the center of nearly every innovation. The industry needs professionals who understand both the technical and human sides of healthcare. Brandeis Online’s MS in Health Informatics prepares students to bridge that gap at a time when the demand for skilled health informatics professionals has never been higher.

Ready to become part of the healthcare revolution? Visit the program page or contact Dr. Trenya Garner at garnert@brandeis.edu to learn more about the MS in Health Informatics at Brandeis Online.

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About Dr. Trenya Garner

Dr. Trenya Garner is the Principal Systems Analyst for the Center for Healthcare Quality and Analytics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Villanova University, and a Doctor of Education with a concentration in Healthcare Communication and Leadership from Louisiana State University Shreveport.

She serves as the program chair of the Health Informatics program at Brandeis Online.