Admissions
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The Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics is one of the upper-division programs at SHRS.
Application
Application Opens
October 6, 2025
Application Closes
August 1, 2026Deadline extended from March 1, 2026
Application System
- Current Pitt undergraduates: Complete the free Upper-Level Transfer Application (ULTA).
- Transfer students: Complete transfer application and pay the application fee through the main Pitt Admissions office followed by the ULTA application.
Prerequisites
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (based on 4.0)
- 60 credits are required to start the program.
- Applicants with a minimum of 54 credits may also be eligible to apply.
- Applications may be submitted while prerequisite coursework is in progress.
Prerequisite Coursework
Grade of C- (C for transfer), 3 credits minimum unless otherwise noted.
- Computer Programming, 1 course (CS 0004, 0007, 0008, 0010, 0011, 0012, 0015, 0405 accepted)
- Seminar in Composition*, 1 course
- Writing Intensive, 1 course.
- Oral Communication, 1 course. COMMRC 0520 preferred; 0310, 0500, 0510, 0530 acceptable.
- College Algebra, 1 course. MATH 0031 or higher math required. Exemption not accepted.
- Statistics, 1 course. STAT 0200, 1000 or 1100 required.
- Diversity*, 1 course
- Literature*, The Arts*, Historical Analysis*, Creative Work* or Philosophical Thinking and Ethics*, 1 course
- Social Science*, 1 course
- Biology, Chemistry or Physics, 1 course
- Cross-Cultural Awareness*, Global Issues*, or Specific Geographic Region*, 1 course
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended will be required.
*See the General Education and Graduation requirements from the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.
Transcripts
Applicants are required to provide transcripts from all U.S. universities, colleges or other higher education institutions attended.
Admitted students will need to submit official transcripts to the SHRS Admissions Office prior to enrolling in classes.
Personal Statement
This is a brief statement discussing why the applicant is interested in health informatics and their professional goals including how and when they became interested in this field of study.
Applicants may also include other areas of interest, extra-curricular activities, leadership experiences and anything they have done to learn about the field of health informatics in preparation for this program. This may include sharing any experiences that have shaped their choice to enter the health care field, and how these experiences contribute to promoting compassion and wellness in health care.
Maximum word count of 500 words.
Technical Standards and Skills
All admitted students will be required to bring a wireless laptop with Microsoft software to class for courses that incorporate hands-on learning of computer applications and technology.
Other Requirements
Submitting a resume is strongly recommended.
International Student Information
The following requirements are necessary for applicants from outside of the U.S.
For questions about the international student requirements, please reach out to the SHRS Admissions Office.