Health Informatics (MSc)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Health Informatics (MSc) cost?

  CAD 8,571 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  2-5 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Program specific requirements As part of your application, you must submit: - names and email addresses of two academic referees. - we will contact your referees for assessment reports - we recommend that your referees also attach a letter of reference . - if it has been more than five years since you last attended a post-secondary institution, we recommend that you include two assessment reports from current or former employers in place of academic referees - a personal resumé including your education background, employment history, professional/academic affiliations and other achievements such as publications or awards - a letter of intended study - this letter must describe why you should be considered for enrolment, how you will use the knowledge learned in your workplace or academic career, and how the program improve/change your personal career Notes: - we strongly recommend you have at least two years of relevant work experience - you must complete an undergraduate statistics course with a final grade of B or better before you apply - if you have completed a non-health or non-IT related bachelor's degree, we encourage you to consider applying to the Bachelor of Science degree program in Health Information Science Ensure you meet the minimum graduate school admission requirements . You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Learn about language requirements , including allowable exemptions and tests. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no section less than 6.0 (Academic IELTS only, test centre or online; IELTS Academic One Skill Retake accepted); TOEFL iBT for tests taken after 21 January 2026: 4.5 overall with no section less than 4.0; for tests taken before 21 January 2026: 90 overall with no section less than 20 (iBT test centre or Home Edition; MyBest Scores accepted); PTE 65 with no skill less than 60; CAEL 70 with no component below 60; MET 64 with no section less than 60; Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180 with no component below 170. Test scores more than two years old are not accepted. Individual departments may set a higher standard. (Source: UVic Graduate Admissions, Language proficiency.) · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Requirement already met if English is your primary language, you hold a degree from a designated English-speaking country, or you hold a degree from a recognized institution at which the language of instruction is English. Applicants who cannot provide proof may still be considered and complete UVic's University Admission Preparation (UAP) course with a grade of at least 80%, provided the prospective academic unit is willing to admit on that condition; UAP is a 12-week program offered in January, April and September, and in an intensive four-week summer format. UVic does not accept university English preparation courses from other institutions. · Application fee: CAD 187.00 if any documents originate outside Canada; CAD 145.25 if all documents originate within Canada (payable online by credit card; the application is not processed until payment is received). Source: UVic Graduate Admissions, How to apply.

• Is there a scholarship?

  Note : Co-op or assistantship is based on availability and not guaranteed. HINF awards First year in MSc program - UVic HINF bachelor's degree alumni are eligible for a graduate student entrance award. Alumni applicants with a GPA of A- (7.0) or higher will be considered. This is one-time funding support. Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria will automatically be considered for one of two HINF alumni entrance awards. Second year or beyond in MSc program - Each year, each student is evaluated for graduate funding. There are no multi-year commitments. - Funding is based on academic performance. We only consider students with a GPA of A- (7.0) or higher. Students on leave are not eligible for this funding. Students may receive up to a maximum of three years funding. - There are limited funds available for these awards and it is likely that the awards will not cover the cost of tuition. We encourage you to seek university and external funding.