How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Healthcare Informatics program. Please carefully review the application information below. We highly encourage you to meet with our Program Manager before applying to the program!

Application Period

Admitting new students annually for a Fall quarter start.

The program may continue to accept applications, as space permits, up until August 10

Application Instructions

Step 1: Apply to Bellevue College for General Admission

First time BC students and previous BC students who are returning after four or more quarters must apply for general admission to BC first. Current BC students may skip this step.
Complete Step 1 at least two weeks prior to the July 1 deadline. Processing time is typically 5-10 business days.

Step 2: Complete the Evaluation of Transfer Credit Form

Students will need to fill out an Evaluation of Transfer Credit form and submit official, sealed transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges attended, other than BC.

Step 3: Complete and submit the Healthcare Informatics application

Admission to this program is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as the number of qualified applicants may exceed the number of available enrollment spaces. Instructions vary between the Bachelor’s degree and Certificate options.

Please have the following items ready for submission with your application:

• Prerequisite Completion Worksheet
• Personal Statement (500-800 words)
• Unofficial transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges attended demonstrating completion of the prerequisite courses with a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
• Application payment will be accepted at the time of completion. The application fee for the Healthcare Informatics BAS degree is $90. The application fee for the certificates in Healthcare Informatics and Healthcare Data Analytics is $75.

In addition to these items, the Healthcare Data Analytics certificate also requires a professional résumé demonstrating two years of work experience in an information technology, business intelligence, or healthcare setting.

Commitment to Inclusivity

Bellevue College’s “Affirmation of Inclusion” states that we are “committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination.” The Healthcare Informatics program values this commitment and demonstrates inclusivity in the following ways …more about HCI’s commitment to inclusivity

Last Updated December 11, 2019