Applying to the MBMI Program

Eligibility Criteria

Our target students are clinicians interested in practical training and applied biomedical informatics who are already familiar with the problems that BMI seeks to solve. While a professional degree is not required, students should have experience working in a clinical setting and knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. CV or resume
  3. Personal statement: a one page description of your career goals that includes a description of how the MBMI degree meets your educational objectives
  4. Two letters of recommendation
  5. 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 2025 is April 1, 2025. 

After the application deadline passes, the MBMI 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.