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Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Informatics (Online) at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The online graduate certificate in biomedical informatics trains students in basic biomedical informatics competencies, theories, principles and skills for creating innovations in biomedical and clinical research and healthcare.

Department: Biomedical Informatics  |  Duration: 15 credit hours; typically 1-2 years (3-5 semesters)  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Five courses (15 credit hours): three core courses (9 credit hours) followed by two specialization courses (6 credit hours) in a chosen focus area. Students take one to two online courses per semester; in-person courses cannot be substituted.

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Entry requirements

International applicants (Ohio State graduate admissions, all programmes): minimum English scores are TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo English Test 120; many programmes require higher scores. An American four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent (16 years of total study) is required, and transcripts for all post-secondary coursework must be provided.

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.

Duration: 15 credit hours; typically 1-2 years (3-5 semesters)

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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