Institute for Informatics (I2)
Graduate Programs in Biomedical Informatics
Master of Science and Certificate Programs in Biomedical Informatics
The interdisciplinary MS and certificate programs in Biomedical Informatics provide students with a competency-based training in core biomedical informatics theories and methods to address the fundamental shift health and life sciences are experiencing toward transdisciplinary, integrative and data-intensive approaches to research. These developments, coupled with the use of information technology platforms, are helping transform healthcare, achieving greater value alongside improved outcomes and safety. The complex data, information and knowledge needs associated with these changes requires a comprehensive approach to biomedical informatics research, education and practice.
Who Should Apply?
- Recent college graduates with backgrounds in the biological and/or computational sciences
- In-career learners with a broad range of experiences in biomedicine/biosciences, mathematics, physical or computer information sciences or engineering, and cognitive and/or social sciences
What Tracks Are Available?
This master’s degree program offers grounded theory and a broad range of applied skills for three separate tracks:
- Translational bioinformatics and clinical research informatics (TBI/CRI)
- Clinical informatics (CI)
- Bioinformatics (BI)
Students will have the opportunity to personalize their approved electives and competency courses based on their chosen track and educational and professional backgrounds, allowing them to build on their existing biomedical informatics competencies while gaining hands-on experiential learning opportunities. You can learn more about available research opportunities here.
Getting a Certificate in Biomedical Informatics
The certificate program is ideal for working professionals. It requires 16 credits and a condensed capstone project. Expected completion time is one to three years.
How to Apply
Recent college graduates and in-career learners with training in biology, research and clinical medicine, computer science, data science and analytics, statistics, engineering and related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Individuals applying for an NIH Research and Career Development award may submit their proposals in lieu of a formal application.
The application for the Master of Science application will be live September 1, 2020 and the Certificate in Biomedical Informatics is now live. To create an application and learn more about the process, please visit our application page.
Interested in applying? Please join our mailing list for more information, fill out the inquiry form, or contact us at j.silvestrini@wustl.edu (Jeanne Silvestrini) or krussela@wustl.edu (Andrea Krussel).
Tuition Assistance
Washington University employees may be eligible for a 50 percent tuition assistance benefit after one year of full-time employment. Find out more about our tuition and financial aid for each academic year.
MS Degree and Certificate Course Work
Get detailed information about the MASTER’S AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS COURSE OFFERINGS.
Andrea Krussel, MA
Assistant Director, Education and Strategic Initiatives
Jeanne Silvestrini
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