Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics

• The program is open to all Canadian and International students who have at least a bachelor’s degree, and a professional certification in a health or health-related field including Nursing, Medicine, Social Work, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Dentistry, and others.

• For applicants with Canadian or USA credentials: The academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range.
• For applicants with International credentials, requirements vary by country. The minimum standards as outlined on the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website may apply.
• Contact us if you have question about entrance requirements.

• Applicants are not required to have Prior knowledge of computer programming to be considered for admission. Prior to or during the program, students are suggested to complete the Microsoft basic computer skllls suite to gather basic fluency in using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. 

• We welcome applications from both Canadian and International students.
• Individuals of Indigenous ancestry are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Admission criteria aligns with the UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
• For more information about the entry requirements, please contact the program coordinators.

Application Fee:  An application fee is applied to all applications for the graduate certificate in clinical informatics program.

• $114.00 CDN for domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents)
• $168.25 CDN for International applicants.

Tuition: Tuition fees are assessed on a credit basis. Tuition payment for each course registered is due in full at the start of the term.  

• $816.00* per-credit for both domestic and international students. Therefore, the tuition for each 3-credit course will be $2448.00 CDN, which will be paid each term for a total of $7344.00 CDN for the 9-credits.

Note: These tuition rates are for the 2024/2025 academic year. Tuition is reviewed annually by the Board of Governors

The following materials are required for a complete application package

• Completed Online Application Form and application fees
• Application form will require the following information:
  • 300-500 word Goal Statement stating your motivation for attending this program
  • Official transcript scans from all current and past post-secondary study
  • Contact information for Two individuals who will provide letters of reference. Your referees should be current/former employers and/or teachers. We prefer one academic reference and one professional reference. Please contact your referees before you complete the application form. We will be emailing them directly to request your letter of reference. References from co-workers are not suitable.
  • Curriculum vitae or resume.
  • Language proficiency test scores for applicants whose first language is not English or whose educational backgrounds was in other languages other than English.

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

SAMPLE APPLICATION

What You Will Need

About 45 to 60 Minutes

Allow at least 45 to 60 minutes to complete the online application. Be prepared to provide information and answer questions about your personal and contact details, academic history, test scores, funding information, experience and interests and reference contact information. You will be able to save your application and continue it at a later date. For security reasons, you'll be automatically logged out of the application if you do not save your page data within 60 minutes.

Documentation

You will be required to scan and upload related documents such as change of name, English Proficiency Test Scores, Transcripts, Statement of Intent, Curriculum Vitae, and example of a scholarly writing. If you have more than one document, for ease of uploading, please combine your documentation as one PDF.

Payment

A Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard). The fee is non-refundable.  Please pay online using our E-Payment System on the final page of the survey. Take a screen shot of screen showing successful payment and include with your application. 

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Your browser must support both Cookies and JavaScript to proceed with the online application. See Browser Help for instructions and additional Information. Use of the latest version of Firefox with JavaScript enabled is recommended but the application is also supported by Chrome and Safari. Please avoid using your browser's back button or navigating away from the form before you've completed it. Use the BACK and NEXT buttons at the bottom of the application form, and place a “bookmark” if you must terminate your session before completing the form.

The application form is to be used by applicants to the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics. Please check that you meet the entry requirements before submitting an application.

Be prepared to complete the following sections on the online application:

1. Your contact information
2. Your Academic History including: Institution Names, Countries, Dates, Degrees Specialization, etc.
3. Upload transcripts: If you have official transcripts and/or degree certificate please scan it as a PDF so you can upload it. We also will require official transcripts and sometimes degree certificates in sealed endorsed envelopes so if these are your only copies you are advised to mail it to us without breaking the seal.
4. English Proficiency Test: If English is not your first language you may be required to provide proof of English proficiency. You will be able to enter the score.
5. Upload English proficiency test score sheet (if applicable).
6. Goal Statement (maximum 500 words)
7. CV/ Resume- Be prepared to upload a copy of your current CV or Resume in PDF format.
8. Description of any special projects, research work, employment experience, publications, memberships and awards that are relevant to your area of interest and could assist in evaluating your application. 
9. List any financial support that you have either applied for, or will receive, the amount and the duration. 
10. Two Referees: Enter the contact information (name, institution, address, phone number, fax number and email) for your two referees.
11. Application Fee: The application fee for this program is $112.00 CAD for Canadian Citizens/ Permanent Residents or $168.25 CAD for international applicants. You will be asked for your credit card information. Your application will not be processed without payment. Application fees are non-refundable.