• Intersection of healthcare, biology, computer science, information science, and statistics
• Leverages biomedical data, information, and knowledge to support scientific research and healthcare advancements
• Facilitates scientific inquiry, problem-solving, and decision-making, with the goal of improving human health and biological discoveries
• Professional Science Master’s Program
  • Combines advanced technical training with professional skills to prepare graduates for leadership roles in healthcare and bioinformatics

The curriculum includes:

• specific courses for critical content in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics
• laboratory experiences essential for the development of requisite skill and knowledge sets
• a common seminar series

Characteristics of this Professional Science Master program include:

• Interdisciplinary studies
• No thesis required
• Involve both the university and its industry partners
• Emphasis on teamwork, problem-solving, communication
• Scientific knowledge and technical skills
• Designed to integrate university coursework with hospital, business, and industrial internships to better prepare students for the variety of career paths associated with the life science and health science industry

Plans of Study

Catalog Information

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Health Informatics

Health Informatics is a field that bridges healthcare and technology, focusing on the efficient management of health data and digital systems to improve patient care and medical decision-making. By integrating data science, information systems, and biomedical research, health informatics enhances healthcare delivery and operational efficiency. Professionals in this field contribute to the development and implementation of electronic health records, clinical decision support systems, and telemedicine platforms, ensuring seamless and secure healthcare processes. As defined by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, “health informatics is the interdisciplinary study of the design, development, adoption, and application of IT-based innovations in healthcare services delivery, management, and planning.” (U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d.).

Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics combines biology, computer science, and statistical analysis to interpret complex biological data. It plays a crucial role in fields such as genomics, proteomics, and personalized medicine, where vast amounts of biological information require computational tools for organization and analysis. This discipline supports advancements in medical research, drug discovery, and genetic studies by leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), “bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data, particularly when the data sets are large and complex.” (NCBI, n.d.).