Lead the Next Era of Digital Health.
Your passion for healthcare is your power. At CMU Heinz College, choose the Master's path that matches your ambition: health policy or health informatics.
Choose Your Impact: Policy or Informatics
Health Policy (MSPPM)
The Health Policy concentration in the Master's of Public Policy & Mangement is for future analystss who will design and contribute to sustainable, equitable, and effective healthcare systems.
You will master: health policy and economics, optimization and decision modeling for policy, and more.
Potential Career Paths: Policy Advisor, Health System ConsultantHealth Informatics (MISM)
The Health Informatics concenration in the Master's of Information Systems Management is for future tech leaders who leverage data to improve patient safety, diagnostics, and organizational efficiency.
You will master: health information systems managment, database management, and more.
Potential Career Paths: Digital Health Product Manager, Health Data Scientist
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How to apply
At Carnegie Mellon University and Heinz College, we are committed to removing barriers. We do not charge an application fee.
We have two application deadlines for the August 2026 starting date for our full-time master’s programs. Please select the deadline that meets your needs.
round 1 Deadline: December 1, 2025
Submit your application form and required supporting materials by the priority deadline to receive a decision by the end of January.
round 2 Deadline: January 10, 2026
The regular deadline is best for applicants who have not yet completed their bachelor’s degree, or for those who do not need an earlier decision from us. Applicants who apply by the regular deadline can expect to receive a decision by the end of March.
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The question of how to finance your education is no doubt a factor in your decision to apply to grad school, and where you choose to apply.
We are here to help you determine how much your master's program will cost, and give you strategies and options for how to pay for it.
If you have any questions about student finances, please fill out the form above, contact the Office of Admissions via email at hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu, or give us a call at 412-268-2164.