UMSI internship courses allow students to integrate the application of knowledge and skills to specific problems outside the classroom and enables you to combine what you have learned in the classroom with what you observe and experience in the "real world." 

Master of Health Informatics students are eligible to receive up to 9 credits for approved internships through the UMSI Internship program. Internships are often short-term or part-time work that builds on the knowledge and skills you gain in coursework. Most internships are typically completed in the summer semester between the first and second year in the program, with the credits backdated to the prior winter semester. Internships happen around the world, and a full summary of outcomes can be found in the MHI Internship Outcomes Report

A key resource for finding internships is UMSI CareerLink, UMSI's online recruiting system. Our Career Development Office educates students on conducting a successful internship search.

UMSI students may pursue the internship of their choosing; for an internship to be approved for the UMSI Internship Program, however, students should be seeking roles with the following benefits:  

• Relates to what is taught and researched at UMSI and connects to the student’s coursework and future career goals
• Provides hands-on professional work that helps the student develop new learning, skills and abilities
• Has a professional supervisor with three or more years of experience who provides mentoring for a successful experience