Overview
Biomedical Informatics (BMI) is an interdisciplinary field that combines knowledge of information sciences and medical sciences to optimize the use and application of biomedical data across the spectrum - from molecules to individuals to populations.
Students and faculty at the University of Cincinnati work together to better understand data-driven challenges of biomedical research and healthcare. Students engage in high-impact research while embedded in some of the premier health care centers in the nation.
UC Advantages And Special Opportunities
The graduate program in Biomedical Informatics (BMI) is centered in the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), a world-class leader in pediatric healthcare, with a reputation for excellence in patient care, research, and medical education.
CCHMC is ranked in the top three of the best children's hospitals in the U.S. and among the top pediatric medical centers nationwide receiving research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Programme Structure
What you will study:
- BMI encompasses computational and analytical methods that advance biomedical research, as well as the implementation and management of information technology used to improve the practice of healthcare.
- The field spans and draws upon a number of related disciplines, including bioinformatics, genomics, systems biology, biostatistics, big data, and healthcare analytics.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3.5
- GRE: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- For graduate programs, the university welcomes applications from students who hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a college or university accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV purposes or the international equivalent.
- Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- Letters of recommendation
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (for international applicants)
- CV/Resume and Personal Statement
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 37,588 AUD / year (≈ 26,644 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 37,588 AUD / year (≈ 26,644 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 21,023 AUD / year (≈ 14,902 USD / year)
Living costs
Cincinnati, United States: 1,411-2,328 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biomedical Informatics.
