Mar 15, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Health Data Science Certificate


Department of Health Professions  
College of Health and Human Sciences  

About the Program


Health Data Science is a field that focuses on applying information science methods to analyze and understand health care information, to progress from raw data to knowledge for improved decision-making and care delivery. Health Data Science uses interactive data analytic tools to explore large sets of health data to improve patient care and outcomes, improve effectiveness and efficiency of health operations, decrease costs and risk, and manage the health of populations.

Students with a background in Health Data Science may find opportunities in the following fields:

  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • For-Profit Hospital systems
  • Governmental Organizations
  • Public Health

In addition, the below occupations illustrate some of the areas that this certificate will be useful:

  • Nurses, Physicians, Allied Health Professionals, Computer programmers and technology professionals.

General Certificate Requirements


Certificate requirements for the university can be found on the page below. All students seeking a certificate at the undergraduate level must follow these requirements in addition to the specifc requirements related to the certificate declared. 

Program Requirements


  • This certificate program is being offered to all MSU Denver students regardless of major. The certificate will offer the enrolled student the opportunity to complete a certificate as they work towards degree completion.
  • Complete 18 credit hours of courses as recommended by the certificate program
  • Achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the certificate program courses
  • Earn at least a “C” or better in each of the certificate courses; and
  • Enroll in and complete a minimum of 60% of the required courses at MSU Denver.
  • Advising and Contact Information: Individuals interested in this certificate program should contact the Department of Health Professions  at 303-615-1200 to schedule an appointment for an advising session either in person by phone or via virtual conferencing.

Summary of Requirements


Required Courses 18 credits
Total for the Health Data Science Certificate 18 credits