Health Informatics and Analytics (HIA) is a discipline that combines healthcare, information technology and artificial intelligence. Applications of HIA cover precision diagnosis, early detection of serious illnesses, assistance to cardiology, radiology or surgery, drug discovery and healthcare administration. The technologies involved are related to data science/data analytics, artificial intelligence, image processing, wearables (smartwatches) and Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and augmented/virtual reality. With this career gaining popularity, IMU will be offering a Master in Health Informatics and Analytics (MHIA) with its first intake in September. Learn more about IMU’s newest programme at Expand Career Prospects with a Master`s in HIA (The Star, 16 February 2021).