THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

Degree Types: MS

The Master of Science (MS) in Health and Biomedical Informatics (HBMI) offers students a unique opportunity to gain expertise in a rapidly evolving field that blends healthcare, data science, and information technology. Unlike other programs that focus on using existing tools, the MS in HBMI program emphasizes the development of novel methods tailored to complex biomedical challenges. While students gain some programming skills, the core curriculum goes beyond computer science to focus on domain-specific informatics solutions.

This program is ideal for doctorally-prepared researchers or professionals looking to deepen their knowledge in HBMI. Students complete rigorous coursework alongside those in doctoral programs and are required to complete and defend a master’s thesis under the guidance of a faculty committee.

Key benefits of the program include:

• Opening doors to careers in healthcare, tech, data analysis, clinical informatics, and bioinformatics
• Equipping graduates with in-demand skills to navigate AI, digital health, data science, and personalized medicine
• Preparing students for advanced research or PhD programs in biomedicine and public health
• Meeting growing industry demand for professionals who understand both health science and information systems

Graduates are well-positioned for roles such as:

• Clinical Informaticist
• Health Data Analyst
• Bioinformatics Specialist
• Health IT Project Manager
• Public Health Information Analyst
• Pharmaceutical Data Scientist

Individuals interested in Health IT and Operational Informatics are encouraged to look into the MS in Health Informatics (MHI) program. Individuals interested in a PhD should look into the Informatics track of the Health Sciences Integrated PhD Program (HSIP)  or Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences (DGP).

Additional resources:

• Department website
• Program handbook(s)

Degree Requirements

The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.

Master's Requirements

Total Units Required: 10

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
HSIP 441-0	Health and Biomedical Informatics Methods I
HSIP 442-0	Health Biomedical Informatics Methods II
HSIP 443-0	Health Biomedical Informatics Methods III
MHI 403-DL	Fundamentals of Health Informatics
MSCI 421-0	Biostatistics for Clinical Investigators 2
Second Year
3-4 courses from core competencies

Other MS Degree Requirements

• Mentor-evaluated research/thesis