Program Overview

MS in Biomedical Informatics

The MS in biomedical informatics at NYU Langone's Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences and NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program that sharpens students' practical skills in basic science, translational science, and medical research.

Program Overview

The 12-month curriculum produces professionals who can solve challenging biomedical problems. Students can also complete the program on a part-time basis. As a student pursuing a master's degree in biomedical informatics, you learn to create novel computational and quantitative methods and apply them to biomedical research.

Research Opportunities

The vibrant scientific research community at NYU Langone and NYU Grossman School of Medicine offers students the chance to work with nationally and internationally recognized faculty researchers in laboratories, institutes, and departments. Students also have access to an in-house high-performance computing facility.

Career Paths

Our graduates are prepared for biomedical informatics and computational biology careers in academic research, the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, medical centers, hospitals, and insurance and consulting companies.

Program Faculty

• David Fenyö, PhD, Program Director, Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology
• Kelly V. Ruggles, PhD, Program Co-Director, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
• Sana B. Badri, PhD, Program Advisor and Instructor
• Paawan V. Punjabi, MD, Graduate Advisor, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
• Sandra Squarcia, MA, Program Manager

Program Details

The rapidly growing field of bioinformatics has influenced many recent healthcare developments, including new opportunities for personalized medicine. These innovations, along with a recent growth in high-throughput genomics technologies, have created a demand for skilled bioinformatics professionals.