Gain the systems analysis, software development, networking and database skills needed to succeed in the field of digital health.
Program Highlights
Gain an understanding of information technology (IT) essentials within the field of digital health, including systems analysis, software development, networking, operating systems, user interface design and databases.
Actively engage in experimenting with digital health devices, such as wearable devices, and use creativity to analyze and visualize data to optimize the delivery of health care.
Use information technology such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence to improve health care systems.
Learn programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, C# and PHP, as well as Unity, to create and use mobile health apps, electronic health records (EHRs) and electronic medical records (EMRs).
Study in our state-of-the-art labs in our mHealth & eHealth Development and Innovation Centre (MEDIC).
Learn from case studies and presentations based on projects from Mohawk College's mHealth & eHealth Development & Innovation Centre (MEDIC).
Benefit from small class sizes in a practical hands-on learning environment while obtaining a degree in the cutting-edge field of digital health.
Work closely with faculty and industry professionals that have prior experience in the digital health field.
Collaborate and learn by participating in stimulating industry projects which will allow you to gain valuable research, collaboration and critical thinking skills.
Apply digital health essentials to the Canadian Healthcare system with a focus on the systems, supports and tools used in the province of Ontario.
Understand patient safety, personalized health delivery, self-management and behaviour modification.
Apply research methods and statistics in an applied research project where you will have the chance to work with industry partners and professionals.
What you will learn:
Digital Health Essentials and Technologies
Develop health information technology solutions such as organizing and protecting patient information (medical history, test results, symptoms, etc.).
Design digital health systems such as telehealth (a service that provides health advice at-a-distance) and telemedicine (a remote clinical service that provides personalized medicine).
Visual Data Representation
Create data visualizations, such as charts, infographics, maps and diagrams.
Use data analytics to help build visual data representations, predictive models of disease transmission and treatment outcomes to inform doctor/patient decision making.
Your future career options:
Clinical Systems Analyst
Information Systems Analyst
Computer Programmer
Application Developer
Data Integrity Analyst
Database Architect
Information Privacy Coordinator
Health Records Technician
Health Systems Specialist
Project Manager
Health IT Consultant
Where you could work
Consulting
Hospitals
Provincial Government & Public Health
Research Institutions
Medical Clinics
Information Technology
Education
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Pathways within Mohawk
Pathways beyond Mohawk
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected September 2025
Mohawk College
Fennell Campus (FF),
135 Fennell Avenue West,
Hamilton,
Ontario (ON),
L9C 0E5, Canada
Completion of the OSSD (or equivalent) with a minimum of six (6) University (U) or university/college (M) courses: Grade 12 English (U-level) One Grade 12 Mathematics course (U-level) Grade 12 Science (U-level)3 additional high school elective credits (level U or M)
The grade in each of the required courses must be 70% or higher
The average of all six courses required must be 70% or higher
Recommended: ICS4U /ICS4C/ICS4M - Computer Science
English Language Requirements:
See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
IELTS Academic: 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL: 83 iBT
CAEL: 169 (no band below 162)
CLBT: 8 (no band below 8)
PTE: 58 (no band below 51)
GAS-EAP: Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program.
Mohawk College is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and offers a quality learning experience across four campuses and innovative facilities.