Master's
- 6 core courses (18 credits)
- 4 electives (12 credits)
- 1 project (6 credits)
Total: 36 credits
56 learning weeks full-time, 96 learning weeks part-time
US$10,000
Public Health and Informatics
Where technology meets health equity
In an age of pandemics, planetary crises and digital disruption, we need public health leaders who can harness data, champion justice and design systems that serve everyone.
- Flexible Online Learning
- UWI Qualification
- Applications Open
- Duration
- 16–96 learning weeks (by programme level)
- Qualification
- Master's · Postgraduate Diploma · Certificate
- Study Mode
- Fully online, flexible program
- Delivery
- Technology-powered, borderless learning
- Applications
- Open
- Tuition
- US$3,500 – US$10,000
Where informatics meets inclusion
Health equity is not just a metric – it's a mandate.
The ISDJ's Public Health and Informatics program prepares you to lead that charge.
This fully online programme integrates cutting-edge informatics with community-based care, policy innovation and sustainable development. You'll learn to analyse data with empathy, influence health systems with insight and put the needs of the most vulnerable at the centre of every solution.
Why choose Public Health at the ISDJ?
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Where informatics meets inclusion
Go beyond the numbers. Learn to apply technology and data science to address real-world disparities in health access, outcomes and policy.
Where informatics meets inclusion
Go beyond the numbers. Learn to apply technology and data science to address real-world disparities in health access, outcomes and policy.
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Justice is our foundation
We frame health as a human right and approach public health through the lens of equity, environmental sustainability and reparative action.
Justice is our foundation
We frame health as a human right and approach public health through the lens of equity, environmental sustainability and reparative action.
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Global challenges, Caribbean leadership
From climate-driven health crises to digital health innovation, this program draws on lived experience to shape global solutions.
Global challenges, Caribbean leadership
From climate-driven health crises to digital health innovation, this program draws on lived experience to shape global solutions.
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Built for professionals and practitioners
Whether your focus is on healthcare, policy, data or community development, this interdisciplinary program helps you lead sustainable, systemic change.
Built for professionals and practitioners
Whether your focus is on healthcare, policy, data or community development, this interdisciplinary program helps you lead sustainable, systemic change.
Who Should Apply
Health professionals and ministry officials
working in public health, health planning or health policy who need advanced skills in data-informed decision-making and digital health systems
IT and data professionals in the health sector
who want to bridge their technical expertise with public health knowledge to drive smarter, more equitable health outcomes
Allied health and business professionals
looking to pivot into or advance within the rapidly growing field of health informatics and digital transformation
Public and private sector managers
in health-related organisations who are responsible for leading the digitisation of health services and need the strategic and analytical tools to do it well
What you'll learn
- Public health systems, governance and ethics
- Digital health technologies and informatics
- Health equity, social determinants and global justice
- Data analytics, surveillance and decision support tools
- Disaster risk reduction and climate-resilient health
- Integrating SDGs into public health planning
SDGs for this Programme
This programme connects public health and informatics to the Sustainable Development Goals — turning data into dignity and equity.
Careers with purpose
Graduates are equipped for roles such as:
- Digital health strategist
- Public health analyst or programme manager
- Epidemiology and surveillance specialist
- Health equity advocate
- Informatics consultant in NGOs, governments or multilateral agencies
- Disaster response and climate-health planner
You won't just leave with a credential – you'll leave with a mission.
Programme Levels
Postgraduate Diploma
- 5 core courses (15 credits)
- 2 electives (6 credits)
Total: 21 credits
32 learning weeks full-time, 56 learning weeks part-time
US$7,500
Postgraduate Certificate
- 4 core courses (12 credits)
Total: 12 credits
16 learning weeks full-time, 32 learning weeks part-time
US$3,500
Detailed course information is available in the programme brochure.
Download brochureAdmissions Requirements
Select the entry pathway that matches your qualifications and experience.
- At least a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a university acceptable to The UWI
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Some programme options may require specific degrees for matriculation
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Join the movement
At the ISDJ, we believe data can drive dignity, and innovation can build equity. We are reimagining public health for a more just world.
Apply now and transform systems that saves lives.
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Complete an eligibility assessment before submitting your official application.
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