Graduate Program in Biomedical Informatics University of Utah Asia CampusFall 2017 – Spring 2018

PROGRAM OVERVIEWProgram Format for Two Trakcs:

35 credit hours for Clinical Informatics32 credit hours for Bioinformatics

Core Credits:18 credit hours

Required Coursework Credits forTrack/Emphasis:9 credit hours

Elective Credits:6 credit hours - Choose from more than 20 courses and industry- mentoredpracticums.

Capstone:1 credit hourAll students complete a capstone project course in their last semester.

Enrollment Option:Fall and Spring semester

WHY BMI?Biomedical informatics is where IT and health care collide. A master’s degree in biomedical informatics will teach you to leverage data for betterdecision-making and put you on the cutting edge of health care transformation. Those who master the art of blending genetic information and patient care processes with information technology and data sciences are better positioned to expand their growth potential within dynamic health organizations.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESBiomedical informatics careers are booming in the era of health care transformation and precision medicine.

The professional MS degree can lead you to a successful career in clinical informatics

Professionals currently working in health care, IT, computer science, statistics, or similar fields are ideally suited to the world of biomedical informatics.

At the University of Utah Asia Campus, you can gain a particular skillset that will prepare you for a specific career path.

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Students have the option to complete the degree fully at the Asia Campus in the Republic of Korea or spend a portion of time at the Salt Lake City, Utah campus in the United States. During staying in Utah main campus, students can take Elective Courses.

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Ours is the First Department in the U.S.The first biomedical informatics department in the U.S. was established in 1964 at the University of Utah. Since then, we have been recognized worldwide as leaders in informatics research, application, and education.

Globally Recognized Faculty MembersThe breadth and depth of our faculty expertise sets us apart from many other informatics Master’s programs: We have 27 primary faculty and 40 adjunct faculty doing research and applying informatics in real-world settings, including health care systems and industry. In addition to being researchers, our faculty are CMIOs, CMOs, business

owners, clinical informaticists, and practicing clinicians. They are international leaders in standardsand algorithm development, clinical decision support, natural language processing, EHR development and implementation, and sociotechnical design and evaluation. Read more about our faculty here: medicine. utah.edu/dbmi/people/faculty

International Reputation and Network of AlumniThe University of Utah offers one of the most prestigious informatics training programs in the world. Wehave granted approximately 400 PhD and MS degrees, and our graduates have gone on to key positionsin academia, clinical medicine, government, and industry across the world. Students have access to this incredible network of informaticists.

Designed for Working ProfessionalsLike other executive programs, this program can be completed on a part-time basis, with on line materials and after work-hours seminars, so you can maintain your employment during the duration of the program.

Experiential Learning and Industry-guided CourseworkAfter completing core courses, students are able to tailor the program to their professional interests and career goals. With the advice of our Industry Advisory Board, we offertwo tracks and five additional areas of emphasis adapted to market demands. In addition to academic courses, students receive hands-onexperience in industry and health care systems to prepare students to work in real-world jobs. An advisor will help you design a practicum experience that fits your learning goals.

Industry RelationshipsWe have built strong relationships with health care organizations, biomedical companies, and government institutions. Many of these offer dynamic practicum learning settings for our MS students. They represent a diverse range of institutions, based in Korea and worldwide.

Industry Relationships in KoreaWe are building the same type of industry relationship in Korea.

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Curriculum OverviewCore Courses

Introduction to Programming (3)

Foundations of Healthcare Informatics (3)

Terminologies and Standards (3)

Statistics (3)

Bioinformatics (3)

Medicine for Science & Engineers (3)

Clinical Informatics Emphasis

Medical Decision-Making and Knowledge Engineering

Intro to Biomedical Information Extraction

Human System Interaction and Cognitive Theories

Organizational Behavior and Management

Clinical Database Design

Clinical Information Systems Architecture

System Analysis and Implementation

Bioinformatics Courses

Applied Computational Genomics

Applied Genomics

Foundations in Personalized Health Care

Genomic Signal Processing

Bioinformatics Analysis Using R

BioinformaticsBioinformatics is where math, biology, computer science, and medicine collide. This track emphasizes applications to health, especially genomics and precision medicine.Graduates of this track will be skilled in developing and applying genomic tools.Best suited for: Computer scientists, biologists, chemist, biostatistician and physician

Applied Clinical InformaticsImprove health by applying health, computer, and information sciences to manage information and data.Graduates of this track will be prepared for industry or health system positions as data managers, health informaticists, or data analysts. Coursework directly informs informatics practice in health care settings, including human factors, systems analysis, and project management and clinical systems implementation.Best suited for: Health care, IT, and computer and data science professionals

The curriculum may be subject to change based on availability of faculties.

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Application Requirements and Instructions

Contact InformationYoungheeLeePHDEmail: younghee.lee@utah.eduPhone: 801-581-3673

DamianBorbolla MDEmail: damian.borbolla@utah.eduPhone: 801-581-4080

JoeTaylorMBAEmail: joe.k.taylor@utah.eduPhone: 801-213-3364

Allication Deadline for Fall 2017:

Early Application – May 1, 2017Regular Application – July 1, 2017

Online application – Find our application and additional details: https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/fl_ApplicantLogin.asp?id=utahgrad

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university or college.Minimum GPA of 3.0

CV and Personal StatementsUpload CV and personal statement in the online application form.

References

Three letters of recommendation required. The on line application will have reference forms references can use to upload letters electronically.

College Transcripts

Official English Language Test Score as Follows:6.5 o the IELTS80 on the TOEFL iBT550 on the TOFEL pBT

Tuition and Fees$16,000 per yearStudents are eligible for a scholarship of $1,000 per semester with a GPA of 3.0 or higher

These estimates reflect 33 total credit hours taken over the course of 4 or 6 semesters at current tuition rates.

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) allows Masters, Ph.D. and graduate certificate students who are residents of member states to enroll in this University of Utah program and pay resident tuition. WICHE states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawai’i, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. For more