degree programs
Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics
Department of Biomedical Informatics
The M.S. program in Biomedical Informatics is designed to meet the rapidly growing need for professionals in the field with preparation that integrates technological expertise in informatics, computer sciences, biosciences and mathematical statistics with a knowledge of the clinical environment in the healthcare professions. By “biomedical informatics” we mean the development and application of methods for acquiring, representing, retrieving and analyzing biomedical knowledge and data. Degree Requirements
Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Informatics
Department of Biomedical Informatics
The Ph.D. program includes the requirements of the M.S. core curriculum and focuses on development of in-depth expertise in a selected area of concentration, to prepare graduates to assume advanced informatics research and development and leadership roles in academia, industry and healthcare organizations. As with the M.S. program, BMI’s strong collaborative relationships with a variety of healthcare organizations, bioscience, industry and governmental agencies provide an unparalleled opportunity for doctoral students to explore and contribute to advances in bioinformatics, or informatics related to imaging, clinical medicine and public health informatics, and with special foci on cross-cutting areas such as cognitive science, data mining/predictive modeling, embedded sensors and simulation.
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