The prerequisite courses required for admission to the entry-level program are not offered at UT Health Science Center but may be completed at other accredited colleges or universities. Required courses do not have to be completed at the time of application, but all requirements must be met by the time the program begins in August. Final transcripts must be received documenting completion of all required courses.

Table 1. Required Prerequisite courses

Prerequisite Courses*	Semester hours
Human Anatomy and Physiology	8
Principles of Management	3
English Composition and Literature	12
Social Science	6
Statistics	3
Medical Terminology	3
Information Systems	3
Electives	40
Total	78

* Equivalent courses at various colleges that satisfy program prerequisites.

• "D" grades are not counted for any courses.
• Verification is required of the completion of one year of American history at the high school or college level.
• Questions regarding substitution of hours or courses should be directed to the Chair.

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Complete standard course(s) including laboratory will meet this requirement.

Principles of Management

One course covering management theories is required.

English Composition and Literature

The usual freshman and sophomore courses in composition and literature are required. One course in speech may be substituted for one term of literature. Strong English written and oral communication skills are essential for success in the program.

Social Sciences

Social Sciences includes psychology, economics, history, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, etc.

Statistics

Statistics courses taught in psychology, education, sociology, management, or other departments which provide a foundation of basic statistics will fulfill this requirement.

Medical Terminology

Course on the language of medicine should include prefixes, roots and suffixes as well as terms related to diseases of the body systems. A course in Latin or Greek etymology will not fulfill this requirement.

Information Systems

This course should include computer concepts (hardware components, systems architectures, operating systems and languages, and software packages and tools)

Electives

Suggested electives include organization and management, personnel/human resources management, management information systems, finance, accounting, or other appropriate electives. Courses that are prerequisite to required courses will also count as electives.

Physical education, applied art and music classes and ROTC are not counted toward the total hours credit or for calculating the GPA.

Additional admission requirements include a preprofessional evaluation from the college of university attended and a visit to a HIIM department in a hospital.

Technical Standards

Applicants must meet the minimum technical standards or essential skills necessary for the professional practice of health information management.

Would you like an application or more information?

For more information about Health Information Management, send your name and mailing address and phone number to Health Informatics and Information Management Department at 920 Madison Avenue, Suite 518, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, via email athim@utmem.edu or call 901-448-6486.

You can also contact the Office of Enrollment Services, 910 Madison Avenue, Suite 525, Memphis, TN 38163.

Contact Us

920 Madison Avenue
Suite 518
Memphis, TN 38163
Phone: (901) 448-6486
E-mail: him@utmem.edu