Program Overview

MS in Biomedical Informatics

The MS in Biomedical Informatics program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center delves into the details of data and prepares students for a career in the study of information and computation in biology and health. Students make a difference working on research projects involving Columbia’s Department of Biomedical Informatics, from modeling the atomic interactions of proteins, to analyzing patient records on a global scale, to designing new cancer therapies.

Program Overview

• The program is part of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
• It involves research projects with Columbia’s Department of Biomedical Informatics.
• Research areas include:
  • Modeling the atomic interactions of proteins.
  • Analyzing patient records on a global scale.
  • Designing new cancer therapies.

Academic Programs

• The MS in Biomedical Informatics is one of the academic programs offered by the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
• Other programs include:
  • MD Program.
  • MD Dual Degrees and Special Programs.
  • Vagelos Institute's Biomedical Research Education PhD Programs.
  • Program in Genetic Counseling.
  • Programs in Human Nutrition.
  • Programs in Occupational Therapy.
  • Programs in Physical Therapy.
  • Additional Master's Degree Programs, such as:
    • MS in Bioethics.
    • MS in Narrative Medicine.

Research and Education

• The program is part of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
• It involves collaboration with the Department of Biomedical Informatics.
• Students have the opportunity to work on various research projects and contribute to the advancement of biomedical informatics.