University of Texas

What you'll study

This programme combines foundational general-education studies with a focused sequence of courses that develop administrative, regulatory and technical skills for healthcare settings. You will study how healthcare organisations operate, how clinical and administrative teams interact, and how information and finance systems support patient care.

• Core healthcare modules: medical terminology, anatomy and physiology overview for administrators, fundamentals of public and community health.
• Administration and management: healthcare systems and delivery, practice and clinic management, organisational behaviour, leadership in healthcare.
• Health information and technology: electronic health records (EHR) systems, health informatics, data management, confidentiality and privacy (HIPAA and comparable frameworks).
• Finance and revenue cycle: medical billing and coding basics, reimbursement systems, healthcare finance and budgeting, claims management.
• Law, ethics and quality: healthcare law and compliance, professional ethics, patient safety and quality improvement methodologies.
• Practical experience: supervised practicum or internship in a medical office, hospital department or allied health setting, plus project work and case studies reflecting real-world operational challenges.

Students can often choose electives or concentrations that emphasise areas such as revenue cycle management, health information management, clinical trial administration or long‑term care administration. Coursework emphasises applied skills, professional communication and use of common healthcare software.

Entry requirements

Applicants typically need a secondary school qualification equivalent to a high school diploma with a record of academic achievement. Admissions consider the overall academic profile, relevant coursework and any practical experience. Recommended preparation includes studies in English, mathematics and a science (biology preferred).

As part of the application you may be asked to submit a personal statement describing your interest in healthcare administration, and some campuses or programs may request references or an interview. Mature applicants and those with relevant work experience in healthcare or administration are welcome and may be considered through alternative admissions pathways.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a wide range of non‑clinical roles across healthcare providers, insurers, government agencies and private-sector firms that support health services. Typical job titles include:

• Medical office manager or practice manager
• Health information/medical records coordinator
• Medical billing and coding specialist
• Revenue cycle analyst or billing supervisor
• Clinical trials coordinator or research administrator
• Patient access or registration supervisor
• Healthcare operations or administrative coordinator

With experience and additional professional credentials, graduates can progress into senior administrative leadership, health information management roles, or prepare for postgraduate study in health administration, public health or business to expand their career options.

Why study at University of Texas

The University of Texas offers access to a large network of teaching hospitals, clinics and healthcare organisations across the state, providing strong opportunities for placements and employer links. Faculty teaching this programme typically have professional experience in healthcare administration and health information, combining academic insight with practical perspectives.

Students benefit from campus career services, industry partnerships, student organisations related to healthcare and chances to gain industry‑recognised certifications through coursework or practicum. The programme emphasises applied learning and employer‑relevant skills designed to prepare graduates for immediate entry to the workforce in administrative roles within the healthcare sector.