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Health and Biomedical Informatics
Degree Types: MS
Informatics methods are becoming standard in many areas of biological and medical research. However, much of this research and training centers around using HBMI tools to answer research questions. In contrast, HBMI training focuses on building new tools.
HBMI is frequently compared to computer science and information technology. While Informatics uses computers, it is not fundamentally about computers or technology. Rather, it is about the information. In addition, computer science focuses on generalized solutions to generalized problems. Informatics tends to focus of the specifics of target domains that make them resistant to generalized solutions. While most informatics students learn some computer programming, the computer courses are a small fraction of the total curriculum.
Students in this program are required to complete and defend a master's thesis to satisfy the requirement for graduation. An examination committee for an MS thesis consists of at least three faculty members.
This program is geared primarily toward doctorally-prepared researchers who wish to gain additional experience in HBMI. Students in this program take courses with those in our doctoral programs. 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 HSIP or DGP program.
Additional resources:
Program Contact
Contact Adam White
Graduate Programs Administrator
312-503-2244
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
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| HSIP 441-0 | Health and Biomedical Informatics Methods I | |
| HSIP 442-0 | Biomedical Informatics Methods II | |
| HSIP 443-0 | 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