Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Healthcare Informatics] From St. John's University

The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that employment in the healthcare sector ? comprising nearly one-sixth of the U.S. economy ? will increase by 20 percent over the next eight years. Demand will be strongest in hospitals, medical offices, insurance and technology consulting firms.Combining computer science and healthcare expertise, informaticians organize electronic medical record systems, create and work with healthcare information management software such as clinical decision support systems, pharmacy systems, and radiology systems.You can prepare for these opportunities through the 126-credit Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Informatics at St. John?s. Offered by the College of Professional Studies, the program is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of healthcare and computer science ? opening up multiple career paths for graduates.Committed to a tradition of offering programs that prepare students for success in emerging and changing careers, St. John?s is one of the first New York area colleges and universities to offer a bachelor?s degree in Healthcare Informatics.Reflecting the University?s Vincentian and Catholic values, the program places emphasis on providing quality, cost-effective healthcare for marginalized populations. Benefiting from St. John?s metropolitan commitment, Healthcare Informatics majors have access to invaluable internship opportunities at leading New York-area leading hospitals and other medical providers.