Biomedical Informatics
Graduate Badge
Grand Rapids • Face to face • 9 Credits
The College of Computing's Biomedical Informatics Graduate Badge at GVSU is designed to prepare students with essential skills in various key areas of the field.
Overview
Students will learn to evaluate the requirements for biomedical information systems, engage in project management practices for biomedical decision-making, and understand the legal and ethical considerations surrounding biomedical informatics. Additionally, the badge prepares students to apply computational methods for knowledge discovery in bioinformatics and medicine, create visualizations for complex data sets, design parallel and high-performance computing algorithms, and develop machine learning algorithms. This badge provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the field through GVSU’s badge program rather than pursuing a full degree or certificate program.
The badge consists of three courses, which totals nine credits. Earning this badge provides expertise in:
- Health Informatics.
- Clinical Information Systems.
- Data Mining.
- Data Visualization.
- Information Management.
- Security.
- Ethical Considerations.
Students who obtain this badge have the ability to showcase specialized skills in health and clinical information systems, data mining, and visualization. Whether earned alongside a degree or through continuing education, this badge enhances your expertise in a rapidly growing field. Digital badges can be shared online, highlighting your marketable skills to potential employers and setting you apart in the competitive job market.
A digital badge, or badge, is a record of achievement that recognizes a student's completion of a coherent and meaningful academic experience. GVSU offers both credit and non-credit bearing badges as digital credentials. Credit-bearing badges include anywhere from 0.5 to 15 academic credits and may include additional noncredit criteria. Credit-bearing badges are also posted to the academic transcript.
College of Computing
Dr. Robert Adams, Ph.D.
C-2-100 Mackinac Hall
(616)
331-2060
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/computing
Career Opportunities
Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Complex Problem Solving
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 48,131.60 | 10% |
| $ 63,327.30 | 25% |
| $ 80,932.52 | 50% |
| $112,443.47 | 75% |
| $134,870.55 | 90% |
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision Making
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 75,379.19 | 10% |
| $ 90,500.79 | 25% |
| $103,812.79 | 50% |
| $139,131.20 | 75% |
| $234,707.20 | 90% |
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Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are
available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.
Grand Valley offers myScholarships
(a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match
with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you
to scholarships for which you might qualify.
High-Tech Labs
The College of Computing offers modern, wellequipped computing facilities across both the Valley and City campuses, with specialized labs for coursework, research, and general student use. You’ll have access to Linux labs, Mac labs, hybrid Windows/Linux environments, networking and cybersecurity labs, and highperformance computing resources.
Student Organizations
Getting involved and staying engaged with our vibrant campus community help you make the most of your Grand Valley experience. Attending student life events, joining a student organization, or participating in campus recreation opportunities are all fantastic ways to maximize your college years:
You can find computing specific organizations here.
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