Why Choose UIC’s Public Health Informatics Program?

The University of Illinois at Chicago Difference

The University of Illinois at Chicago is one of the top 50 research universities in the US, and continues to grow in national and international stature. We are committed to creating and disseminating new knowledge, and our annual research expenditures exceed $332 million.

UIC’s mission is to provide the broadest access to the highest levels of intellectual excellence. We do so by creating knowledge that transforms our views of the world and, through sharing and application, transforms the world. Our PHI programs directly reflect the university’s commitment to the enhancement of individual and population health through the use of information and communication technologies.

Leading Online Program

UIC was one of the first universities in the country to place the study of informatics into the context of public health, and we continue at the forefront of the field with the only fully online programs in public health informatics. We provide the ideal combination of flexibility and real-world application that today’s professionals demand.

As a member of the UIC online learning community, you will receive the same quality of education as students in the traditional classroom setting. Our programs are innovative and responsive to the unique needs of online learners. Your benefits include information-rich course content, personalized attention, access to online educational resources and a network of faculty, staff and other students who take pride in education. 

Our learning experiences are asynchronous; they may be utilized anytime and anywhere. We do not require specific times to log-on, and never require campus visits. Our curriculum is active, engaging, challenging, and enhanced via:

• Academic Assistance – Our professors, teaching assistants and advisors respond quickly to email, provide phone support, and schedule individual tutorial sessions upon request.
• Collaborative Learning – Our students interact with each other and their instructors utilizing multimedia, threaded discussion, chat and much more.
• Integration of Commercial Software – We utilize industrial-strength programs in conjunction with our coursework, including Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, ArcGIS v9 and PASW Modeler Gradpack data mining software.

Diversity Enhanced Learning

UIC considers the diversity of its student population among its greatest strengths. Our diversity adds to the educational experience, offering students the opportunity to build relationships with other working professionals, providing a network of contacts in various industries throughout the world. Our student body:

• Hails from more than twenty-five US states and twelve additional countries (Armenia, Botswana, Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, England, Ghana, India, Ivory Coast, Japan, Mali, Pakistan, and South Africa).
• Consists of public health professionals, medical doctors, dentists, pharmacists, veterinary doctors, podiatrists, university professors, nurses, basic and applied science graduates, healthcare technical and administrative staff, military personnel, and legislators.