Biomedical and Health Informatics Online MS

Program Overview

Biomedical and Health Informatics Online

Overview

The online program serves as a gateway to an exciting and dynamic field, where you will gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and information management. You will acquire innovative methods for assessing information practices, evaluating the distinctive requirements of healthcare providers and patients, and crafting advanced technology solutions to address the current challenges within the healthcare industry.

Tracks

• Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Harness AI to revolutionize patient care and medical decision-making. Through advanced algorithms and machine learning models, students learn to improve prognostic, diagnostic and treatment accuracy, optimize clinical workflows and enhance patient outcomes in a rapidly advancing field.
• Health Data Science and Analytics: Analyze big data to uncover trends and transform healthcare outcomes. This track equips students with skills in machine learning, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization, empowering them to turn complex data into actionable insights for healthcare providers and policymakers.
• Health Informatics Professional: Design and manage critical healthcare systems with confidence. Students in this track gain expertise in overseeing secure, efficient information systems that support clinical operations, regulatory compliance and data integrity, ensuring smooth and effective healthcare delivery.

Curriculum

Master of Science

Biomedical and Health Informatics

Outcomes

BHI graduates showcase advanced expertise in health information technology and health informatics, emphasizing data analytics, artificial intelligence and systems integration, safety, security practices. Our graduates also cultivate valuable connections with prominent healthcare enterprises in the region. They gain practical experience and expand their professional networks by engaging in internships and research projects with esteemed organizations like Upstate Medical Center, MedTech, Welch Allyn and the Veterans Health Administration.

Career Opportunities

• Business Analyst
• Clinical Informatics Specialist
• Data Analyst/Scientist
• Database Manager
• Data Integrity Specialist
• Data Security Officer
• Health Information Exchange Manager
• Health Information Technician
• Information Officer/Manager/Chief
• Quality Assurance Manager
• Security Engineer
• System Analyst
• User Interface Designer

Application Requirements

• Official transcript: Each applicant is required to provide evidence of a biomedical professional degree or the successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution (3.0 GPA for the last 2 years). Prior knowledge of statistics and computer applications is required. Students not meeting prerequisites will be considered for admission and may be required to enroll in prerequisite courses through personalized advisement.
• GRE scores (recommended): Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are optional, but help in evaluating your academics. Strong GRE scores allow your application to stand out.
• Statement of purpose: In 500 words or less, describe your personal achievements relating to your academic interests, and detail your educational and professional objectives with reasoning for applying to SUNY Oswego. This statement will help the review team better understand and evaluate your application.
• Resume: Include a professional resume or curriculum vitae that includes your academic history, professional background and any accomplishments of note. This document should provide details that support your admittance to the program.
• Two letters of recommendation: Indicate two names with valid email addresses. We will send an email request directly to the references on your behalf. These references should be able to speak to your character, work ethic and abilities.
• Application fee: Prospective students are charged a non-refundable $65 fee for processing the application.

Tuition and Costs

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Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The online Master of Science in biomedical and health informatics (BHI) program serves as a gateway to an exciting and dynamic field, where you will gain comprehensive knowledge and skills. This accreditation ensures that students not only enhance their careers but also emerge as well-rounded professionals equipped to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare informatics landscape.

Careers:

BHI graduates showcase advanced expertise in health information technology and health informatics, emphasizing systems integration, safety, security and intelligent health systems practices. Our graduates also cultivate valuable connections with prominent healthcare enterprises in the region. An online graduate degree provides the flexibility to advance your education while maintaining your professional and personal commitments, offering convenience and accessibility for career enhancement and skill development. SUNY Oswego is committed to making your transition to the university and to the United States as seamless as possible. Assistantships provide an opportunity to gain experience through professional work on campus. Oswego offers low tuition compared to many private colleges.