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Biomedical Informatics (MS)

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Biomedical Informatics (MS)

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As the biomedical field increasingly relies on data-driven decision-making and advanced information technology solutions, there is a great need for professionals with expertise in managing, analyzing, and interpreting complex biomedical data. The Biomedical Informatics (BMI) M.S. program will teach you how to apply state-of-the art data science and machine learning approaches in healthcare and biomedicine, equipping you with skills that are essential for basic and translational research and for improving patient outcomes.

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 $89.2k  

average salary for this degree*

 16%  

increased demand for related careers in the next 10 years**

 75+  

open jobs in Omaha right now that help improve patient lives***


Program Overview

Our program is geared towards students with a background in biological or computing disciplines, who are ready to expand their knowledge of biomedical informatics and become informaticians in academic, clinical, or organizational settings. The program is also ideal for professionals who are already working in a healthcare domain and want to deepen their understanding of information technology, data analysis, and machine learning in a biomedical context.

You don't have to worry about coming into the program with both a biological background and computing skills, as we have foundation courses that can get you up to speed in the areas that you need to strengthen.

Careers in Biomedical Informatics

Career area of focus Job titles in this area
Software Creation Front-end Developer Software Engineer Principal/Lead Software Engineer
Analysis Data Analyst Data Scientist Data Analytics Manager
Biomedicine Biomedical Data Technician Biostatistician Bioinformatics Researcher
Health Informatics Clinical Research Coordinator Electronic Health Record (EHR) Data Manager Chief Information Officer (CIO) in Healthcare

Program Details

Students in the BMI M.S. program take a range of courses that cover IT infrastructure and cloud computing, data analysis and visualization techniques, machine learning, advanced bioinformatics and healthcare informatics. Students have two options to graduate from the program: (1) a thesis, which involves two semesters of supervised research with a faculty of their choice, or (2) a semester long team project with the capstone option.

By choosing specific elective courses and tailoring their thesis or capstone project, students can elect to focus on Bioinformatics or Health informatics.

View the Biomedical Informatics Catalog for more specific details.

Areas of Focus

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Bioinformatics

You will blend biology, computer science, and information technology to analyze and interpret biological data. Bioinformaticians develop and apply computational tools to analyze, visualize, and interpret large biological datasets, such as genome sequences, protein structures, and molecular pathways. Bioinformatics plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of complex biological systems, helping in the discovery of new drugs, and is a key component of precision medicine.
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Health Informatics

You will gain knowledge and skills regarding collection, storage, retrieval, and analysis of health data to support clinical decision-making, enhance patient care, and streamline healthcare operations. Exploiting the power of information technology and data, health informatics is key to create more efficient and effective healthcare systems, ultimately improving patient health and reducing costs.
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The MS in Biomedical Informatics Program is seeking CAHIIM accreditation and is currently a candidate program.

The Health Informatics accreditor of the College of Information Science and Technology is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Master's degree in Biomedical Informatics is currently under review and the MS in BMI has been named as a CAHIIM candidate program. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.

2023-24 Program data

Number of Applicants: 18
Newly Admitted students: 12
Newly Enrolled students: 6
Time to completion (average): 2 years
Graduates Employed within 3 months of graduation: 9 out 9

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** according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics regarding health informatics
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