MS Biomedical Informatics and Data Science

The MS 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.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours

32 credit hours

Study method

Campus Immersion Only

STEM-OPT option

STEM-OPT Option not Available

Campus

Tempe

College of Health Solutions

The College of Health Solutions is dedicated to translating scientific health research into practical applications, preparing students to tackle the challenges of maintaining health, improving wellness, and managing chronic diseases. With over 1,000 community partners, including private companies, nonprofits, and health organizations, the college continually expands its network. The College of Health Solutions is #1 in Arizona for graduates accepted into physical therapy programs and consistently ranks among the top 10 in the nation for graduate programs in audiology and speech-language pathology (U.S. News & World Report).

ASU Degree Pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Models available: Graduate dual degree and accelerated masters.

Courses at Home University

Bioinformatics

BMI 601: Fundamentals of Health Informatics

BMI 604: Health Information Communication

BMI 613: Workflow Analysis and Redesign in Health Systems Engineering

Courses at ASU

Required Core (14 credit hours)

BMI 502: Foundations of Biomedical Informatics Methods I (3)

BMI 505: Foundations of Biomedical Informatics Methods II (3)

BMI 540: Problem Solving in Biomedical Informatics (3)

BMI 570: BMI Symposium (2)

BMI 504: Introduction to Clinical Environments (3)

Elective (3 credit hours)

Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)

BMI 593: Applied Project (3)

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in courses at home institution and Arizona State University transfer requirements.

Featured Courses

Applied Biostatistics in Medicine and Informatics

Comprehensive treatment of the statistical methods used most often to analyze quantitative data collected in medical and biomedical informatics studies, including clinical trials, epidemiologic studies, and studies of the accuracy and performance of screening and diagnostic tests.

Clinical Environments

Introduces medical terminology and exposes students to the clinical environments in which health care providers create, manage and use clinical information.

Fundamentals of Health Informatics

Offers an overview of the field of health informatics with emphasis on clinical informatics. Combines perspectives from medicine and computer science to use computers and information in health care and the health sciences. Covers applications and general methodology in health informatics using current topics in the field.

Career Opportunities and Applicable Roles

Professionals with advanced training in biomedical informatics and data science are in high demand across a variety of sectors and industries, including academic institutions, not-for-profit research institutes, government and public health agencies, and health care organizations, as well as information technology, biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Graduates can also pursue admission to medical school.

Account Manager

Analyst

Data Scientist

Product Manager

Research Scientist