MS Health Informatics and Bioinformatics at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

Executive MS in Health Informatics Program The residential MS in Health Informatics curriculum includes foundational coursework in health information technology. The curriculum integrates learning across computer science, health informatics, and health research, while also developing student research interests.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: Health Informatics and Bioinformatics | Duration: 40 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

The MS in Health Informatics curriculum requires 40 credit hours of course work. Residential MS in Health Informatics students have the option to complete a 12-week internship during the summer following their first year, although it is not required for the degree.* The BBME student advisor will work with HI students who wish to complete an internship to find an appropriate placement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to meet two sets of minimum qualifications for admission: the requirements of the MS in Health Informatics program and the minimum requirements of the Graduate School . Because requirements vary, you must refer to a degree program’s graduate admission page to learn about specific admission criteria, application deadlines, eligibility and application process. Before official admissions to the University of Missouri, your application materials will be reviewed by both the degree program to which you’ve applied and the Graduate School. There are two prerequisites for the program: a college level statistics course and a college level algebra course. A minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 during the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work and any subsequent graduate course work

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 and online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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