Program Overview
The Biomedical Informatics at Columbia University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biomedical Informatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Informatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The degree program focuses on the theory and application of information science in the domains of clinical medicine, public health, imaging, and bioinformatics. \xa0The program trains students for academic careers as researchers and teachers as well as for professional positions in biomedical research and health-care information processing.
- The curriculum incorporates course work from computer science, public health, and biostatistics, with core courses and projects in biomedical informatics serving to integrate approaches and illustrate practical applications.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The basic requirement for admission as a student in the Biomedical Informatics program is a bachelor\'s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, biology, nursing, medicine, public health, information management, or similar discipline. The applicant should have demonstrated strong mathematical and computer science skills.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Columbia University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Columbia University
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New York, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months