MS Biomedical Informatics at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MS in Biomedical Informatics gives core foundations of the field with a choice of Imaging Informatics, Clinical Informatics or Translational Bioinformatics track, via a thesis or capstone project option.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and School of Medicine | Department: Department of Biomedical Informatics | Duration: Full-time within 3 years; part-time within 5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

BMI 501, BMI 502 or 503, a track course (BMI 511, 512 or 513), BMI 540 Statistical Methods and seminar BMI 592. Thesis option: 21 course credits plus up to 12 credits of thesis research; capstone option: 30 credits including 6 of capstone project.

Career pathways

Academia, research, healthcare, industry or government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in biomedical informatics or related field (computer science, engineering, physical science, chemistry, mathematics, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, social science, humanities with digital media coursework), equivalent post-baccalaureate training or an MD; GPA of at least B in engineering, mathematics and science courses; two letters of recommendation; acceptance by the programme and Graduate School.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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