Bachelor of Science in Health Information Science

About this programme

Health information science bridges worlds of health care, management and technology. Are you interested in helping transform the way health care uses data? Do you want to get hands-on experience developing and managing the latest health information systems? At UVic's School of Health Information Science, we are leaders in health information education. With us, you’ll learn how to help health care professionals get the most out of the latest health information technology—while keeping patient data secure. If you are interested in using your people skills to help those in the health care field using information technology solutions, consider our Bachelor of Science in Health Information Science. If you are interested in the technical aspects of health care information systems, the Combined Major in Computer Science and Health Information Science is probably for you. Our students learn from internationally renowned faculty in small classes and UVic's world class co-op program takes classroom learning into the real-world. Health information science professionals are in demand, and our graduates enjoy excellent career prospects with opportunities to work in diverse roles across the globe.