Arizona State University

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Arizona State University's Department of Biomedical Informatics offers Master's and Doctorate programs with concentrations in bioinformatics, imaging informatics, clinical informatics, public health informatics, and cognitive science and decision-making. A first-in-the-nation Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Informatics begins Fall 2010 preparing graduates for careers or further study in this rapidly growing field.

Location

425 N. 5th St
Pheonix, AZ Phoenix, 85004
United States
Academic Information
Undergradate Enrollment: 
49,472
Student to Faculty Ration: 
17:01
Average High School GPA: 
3.34
Minimum High School GPA: 
3.0
Degree Information
Degree Information: 

Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics: The M.S. program in biomedical informatics is designed to meet the rapidly growing need for professionals in the field with preparation that integrates technological expertise in informatics, computer science, bioscience and mathematical statistics with a knowledge of the clinical environment in the health care professions. The program will feature a sequence of courses specifically designed to bring together clinicians and researchers in teams, applying new developments in informatics theory to clinical practice.

Doctorate Degree in Biomedical Informatics: The Ph.D. program builds on the requirements of the M.S. core curriculum by requiring students to select an area of concentration in bioinformatics, imaging informatics, clinical informatics, public health informatics, or cognitive science and decision-making. This focus is intended to prepare graduates to assume advanced informatics research, development and leadership roles, placing these students at the leading edge of the field.

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Informatics: The B.S. program in biomedical informatics at ASU, beginning fall 2010, strives to produce a new kind of professional who understands information sciences and their application to biomedical sciences and health care. This program focuses on advancing biomedical science and health care practice through design, development, application and evaluation of innovative information and technology-based approaches. No other undergraduate program in the country features ASU's merging of technological expertise with the life sciences background and familiarity with clinical environments so necessary to a full mastery of this field. Graduates will be thoroughly prepared to enter the broad and ever-growing range of careers available, or to embark on continued study and research.

Tuition
Undergraduate Tuition - In State: 
6,846.00 USD
Undergraduate Tuition - Non Resident: 
19,630.00 USD
General Information
States: 
Arizona