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PhD of Biomedical and Health Informatics
University of Missouri - Kansas City
- Kansas City, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A CAHIIM-accredited master's in healthcare informatics and health data with three tracks.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop understanding of biomedical and health informatics
- strengthen abilities in evidence-informed practice
- health assessment
- professional communication and ethical decision-making within relevant professional scopes
- communicate evidence and findings relevant to the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Business analyst
- clinical informatics specialist
- data analyst or scientist
- database manager
- health information technician
- security engineer
- systems analyst
- user interface designer
Curriculum
- 33-36 credit hours over about two years
- combining computer science foundations with health informatics and health information management. Three tracks: AI in Biomedicine
- Health Data Science
- Health Informatics Professional. Internships and research projects with partner organisations are available
- course names are in the catalogue.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor
- master or first-level professional degree from a recognised institution
- programme-specific criteria
- Natural Sciences PhD primary disciplines apply through the School of Graduate Studies
- 3.0 GPA to progress.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor, master or first-level professional degree from a recognised institution (programme-specific)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Check the programme or Natural Sciences PhD criteria and deadlines. Apply online and pay the 75 USD application fee. Upload degree transcripts
- English test scores
- passport and a financial statement with bank statement. Add GRE or GMAT or other items if the programme requires. Receive the decision and I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,597 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Volker Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Graduate Studies |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $26,597 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,485 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.