Applying to the MSBMI Program
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for admissions includes an advanced professional health degree (MD, DO, DMD, DDS, VMD, DVM, DNP, or similar), or a PhD in a health-related field.
Application Process
Prospective students should apply via CollegeNet. Detailed instructions are in the next section. There is a $75 application fee. Applicants will be expected to submit:
- Unofficial transcripts from all past degrees (official, sealed, transcripts will be required for all matriculating students) *International applicants: All transcripts of academic work completed at institutions outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by a certified translation / evaluation by CertiFile or WES (World Education Service). Include a course-by-course list with number of credits and marks received.
- CV or resume
- Personal statement: indicating a strong interest in pursuing training for, and ultimately engaging in, a career in biomedical informatics research, a statement that describes their research interests and any research projects they have worked on previously.
- Three letters of recommendation
- Applicants whose native language is not English and who do not have a prior degree from an English-speaking institution or at lease one year of professional experience in an English-speaking environment are required to provide proof of English proficiency test scores (TOEFL or IELTS) for admission. To be valid for admission, test scores must be no more than two years old at the time the recommendation for admission is received. For information on waiving this requirement based on the conditions above, contact Meg Tanjutco.
The application deadline for Fall 202 is August 1, 2025.
The application deadline for Fall 2026 is April 1, 2026. ( Applications for Fall 2026 will open in October.)
After the application deadline passes, the Admissions Committee will review the applications and determine who will receive an offer of admission. In some cases, the committee may contact the applicant for additional information. Notification of admission will be sent out via CollegeNet to the email address provided by the applicant.