Bachelor's in Mathematics - Health Informatics Concentration

Use data and technology to improve healthcare outcomes. The Health Informatics concentration within UNC Greensboro’s Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics prepares you to work at the intersection of healthcare, information systems, and data analysis. You’ll develop quantitative and analytical skills while learning how healthcare organizations use data to improve patient care, support decision-making, and solve complex challenges.

Designed for students interested in healthcare and technology, the concentration provides a strong foundation in mathematics while exploring the growing role of data in modern medicine and public health. Whether you plan to pursue a career in health informatics, healthcare analytics, or graduate study, you’ll gain valuable skills for a rapidly evolving field.

B.A. in Mathematics – Health Informatics concentration Highlights

• Use data and technology to improve healthcare. Learn how information, analytics, and quantitative reasoning support better healthcare decisions and outcomes.
• Develop skills for a growing, interdisciplinary field. Build expertise in data analysis, problem-solving, and health information management while preparing for careers that connect healthcare and technology.
• Apply data to real-world healthcare challenges. Learn how healthcare organizations use data to support decision-making, improve efficiency, and deliver better outcomes for patients and communities.
• Customize your education around your interests and goals. Pair your mathematics foundation with coursework that prepares you for careers in healthcare analytics, health information management, public health, and related fields.
• Prepare for advanced study and professional opportunities. Gain the analytical and quantitative skills needed for graduate programs in health informatics, public health, data science, healthcare administration, and other interdisciplinary areas.

THE Health Informatics concentration STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• Participate in undergraduate research. Work alongside faculty mentors through research opportunities, including summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates, and contribute to projects that explore the intersections of mathematics, data, and the life sciences.
• Gain hands-on experience with real-world data. Apply your analytical skills to projects for organizations such as Cone Health and the Greensboro Police Department while building experience that translates to healthcare and data-focused careers.
• Learn in a collaborative and supportive environment. Small class sizes make it easy to engage with faculty, ask questions, and develop meaningful relationships with classmates who share your interests.
• Build professional and communication skills. Strengthen your ability to analyze information, present findings, and work effectively on interdisciplinary projects throughout your coursework and experiential learning opportunities.
• Get involved beyond the classroom. Connect with fellow students through the Math Club and the student chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics while exploring networking, leadership, and professional development opportunities.

AFTER GRADUATINg with a bachelor of Arts in Mathematics – Health Informatics

The Health Informatics concentration at UNC Greensboro prepares graduates to use data, technology, and analytical thinking to address complex challenges. Students develop skills in quantitative analysis, data management, problem-solving, and decision-making while gaining an understanding of how information systems support organizations and improve outcomes.

Graduates pursue careers across business, healthcare, technology, government, education, and other data-driven fields. Alumni of UNCG’s mathematics programs have found employment with organizations such as IBM, Atlantic BT, Evonik Industries, Zenergy Technologies, MercuryGate International, Guilford County Schools, and Johnston County Schools. The concentration also provides a strong foundation for graduate study in health informatics, data science, public health, statistics, mathematics, and related disciplines. Graduates have continued their education at institutions including Wake Forest University, Texas A&M University, Smith College, Clemson University, and the University of Washington.

Potential Career Paths