Frequently Asked Questions
- Admissions FAQs
How can I check if my application is complete?
After you officially submit your application, within about 24-48 hours, you will receive an email from UT Southwestern with instructions for logging into our student system that will allow you to check on the completion status of your application and which transcripts and letters have been received. This email will also include instructions for you to be able to resend the request for a letter from one of your letter writers.
I made a mistake on the application, but already submitted it. Now what do I do?
Please admissions@utsouthwestern.edu Admissions.
When will applicants be notified about admissions decisions?
Admission review is conducted on a rolling basis, with invitations to interview emailed directly to the primary email address provided by the applicant.
How do I check my application review status?
Administrative staff cannot inform you of your application status via email or phone. You will be notified via the primary email address supplied by you if you have been invited to interview for our program. All other applicants will be contacted with a final status determination when all interview invitations have been extended.
My institution does not use the 4.0 GPA scale, how do I calculate my GPA?
The section for entering GPA in the application offers you the opportunity to enter the information in the appropriate score format.
Do I need to use an international transcript translation service to submit my grades?
No, you can submit the transcripts or copies of the transcripts in their original format.
Is the GRE exam required?
No. GRE test scores may be submitted by the applicant but are not required at this time. The GRE Institution Code is 6686.
What is the school code for the GRE and TOEFL score reporting?
No. GRE test scores may be submitted by the applicant but are not required at this time. The GRE Institution Code is 6686
- General Program FAQs
Who do I contact with financial aid questions?
Tuition, fees, and insurance information is available on the Financial Aid website. Please contact the Office of Student Accounting with any questions.
Applicants eligible for federal aid may file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to establish eligibility for student loans. Please financialaid@utsouthwestern.edu the Office of Student Financial Aid with any questions.
Can the program be completed online?
The Master of Science in Health Informatics program is an in-residence program that is intended to be offered fully in-person at the UT Southwestern campus in Dallas, Texas.
Does the MSHI have part-time and full-time options?
You can enroll as a full-time student and complete the program in 2 years. You can enroll as a part-time student and complete the program in 2.5 years.
Are MSHI courses during the day or evening?
The MSHI courses will be offered in the evening. A student enrolled in an elective outside of the MSHI program will attend the course based on the elective’s schedule.
What types of professional and research experiences do admitted students typically have?
It really depends on individuals. The committee will review all your materials, including transcript, personal essay, reference letters, CV, etc. to reach a decision.
Do you accept transfer students into the program?
No, we do not. For more information, please dbsinfo@utsouthwestern.edu us.
Can International Students Apply?
International students must have an F-1 visa in order to enroll in the Master of Science in Health Informatics program. UT Southwestern Medical Center is able to sponsor students for F-1 visa status. Please contact the Office of International Affairs for questions about University sponsorship.
Are there scholarships available?
The MSHI program is not able to offer direct scholarship support to students at this time. All prospective students are encouraged to apply for financial aid and seek sources of outside funding to support their studies.
Can medical students pursue this degree?
UT Southwestern is currently designing a Doctor of Medicine/Master of Science in Health Informatics (M.D./M.S. in Health Informatics) dual degree program at UT Southwestern Medical School. To learn more about when this option will be available, please contact MSHealthInformatics@utsouthwestern.edu
Can I speak to someone on campus?
To discuss setting up a time to speak with a member of the MSHI program staff, please mshealthInformatics@utsouthwestern.edu the program.
Who can I reach out to if I still have more questions?
If your question was not answered, please mshealthInformatics@utsouthwestern.edu the program.
Part of one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, the UT Southwestern School of Health Professions is a leader in training students to meet the challenges and opportunities in a wide range of dynamic fields, including applied clinical research, clinical nutrition, genetic counseling, health informatics, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, and prosthetics-orthotics. More than 300 students enroll each year for studies at the master’s and doctorate levels.
