Biomedical Informatics and Data Science, MS

STEM-classified degree: graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. ASU’s College of Health Solutions, the only health college of its kind—bringing together researchers, faculty, students and community partners from many disciplines to turn scientific research into practical solutions that solve our greatest health challenges. The Master of Science program in biomedical informatics and data science offers students the opportunity to become professionals who use biomedical data, information and knowledge to improve human health. Students in this program learn problem-solving, theory and the methodologies underlying the field of biomedical informatics, taking courses in areas such as knowledge representation, clinical environments, imaging, bioinformatics and data science. Core courses provide a background in clinical informatics, while electives allow specialization in areas such as data science or mobile health. Biomedical informatics fosters collaborations among academic researchers, clinical practitioners and regional health care providers to apply new developments in informatics theory to clinical practice.

3.0 GPA or equivalent