Students
Tuition Fee
Not Available
Start Date
2026-09-01
Medium of studying
Not Available
Duration
3 years
Details
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Biomedical Sciences | Health Informatics | Medical Technology
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Health
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
2025-03-01-
2025-06-01-
2026-09-01-
2026-03-01-
2026-06-01-
2027-09-01-
2027-03-01-
2027-06-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Education

The Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences offers various programs in the field of health sciences.


Biomedical & Health Informatics

The Biomedical & Health Informatics program offers the following degrees:


  • MS in Biomedical & Health Informatics
  • PhD in Biomedical & Health Informatics
  • Certificate in Health Informatics

Certificate in Health Informatics

The Certificate in Health Informatics is a 12-credit program that can be completed in as little as two semesters. The program has rolling admissions, and students may start in the fall, spring, or summer.


Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Certificate in Health Informatics program, applicants must submit the following:


  • Online application
  • Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of purpose

Performance Standards

To successfully complete the Certificate Program, students must:


  • Earn a grade of B or higher in each core course
  • Earn a grade of C or higher in every elective graded course
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.00
  • Complete a minimum of 12 credits

Program Length

Students have three calendar years to complete the requirements. Most students complete the program within four semesters of acceptance.


Transcript Documentation

The Graduate Certificate in Biomedical & Health Informatics is issued through the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences. This graduate certificate will not appear on any CWRU transcripts. However, students can opt for a 15-credit hour certificate, which is issued through the School of Graduate Studies and will appear on CWRU transcripts.


Documenting Progress

To ensure students are progressing in the program, the administrative director of Non-Clinical Graduate Education will check in with students and department leadership at the end of each semester.


Exit Standards

Students who complete all required coursework will submit a checklist to the administrative director of Non-Clinical Graduate Education. The academic program director will approve the awarding of the certificate in writing, and the program director will issue a certificate to the enrollee documenting completion of the program.


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