Bachelor of Science in Informatics: Healthcare Informatics
Combine 2 Growing Fields with Our B.S. in Informatics – Healthcare Informatics Degree
In the field of healthcare, information technology is revolutionizing how hospital professionals manage and utilize data to improve patient care. The need for healthcare information technicians is expected to grow 11% by 2028, which is faster than most career fields.* For those who love technology and working with computers, there is no better time than now to pursue a degree that can get you into this career field.
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Informatics – Healthcare Informatics can help you become part of this growing field. Our experienced professors, grounded in their Christian faith, will prepare you for a rewarding career combining information technology and healthcare. You will learn about information systems, databases, and information technology security as well as the medical coding system used in the United States to identify medical procedures and information. The training you get will help you serve patients and ensure that your career is both financially rewarding and spiritually fulfilling.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Records and Health Information Technicians, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm (visited March 23, 2019). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- You can look forward to receiving hands-on training with our state-of-the-art information technology equipment.
- Turn your classroom knowledge into real-life experience through our business internship program.
What Will You Study?
- Database management systems
- Foundations of pharmacology
- Healthcare coding and classification
- Healthcare enterprise systems
- Healthcare informatics
- Web architecture and system development
Career Opportunities for Our B.S. in Informatics – Healthcare Informatics Graduates
- Clinical informatics specialist
- Director of clinical informatics
- Health information systems manager
- Healthcare project manager
- Informatics systems analyst
Facilities and Resources of Our Healthcare Informatics Degree
- Our School of Business has its own 78,000-square-foot building with computer labs, a networking and data center, student and faculty common areas, and modern classrooms outfitted with the latest technology.
- We have industry experts teaching you on the different aspects of this healthcare informatics degree. Healthcare professionals will teach you about medical information, and IT professionals will teach you about information technology.
- You have the opportunity to train and graduate with a variety of certificates such as Microsoft, SAP, Cisco, etc.
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 24, 2026
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
