PhD

Biomedical Informatics

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Key facts

  • Program
    Doctorate
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,500USD
  • Start date
    May, Aug, Jan

Program overview

What the University of Nebraska Omaha says about their program:

The Doctor of Philosophy in biomedical informatics (BMI) degree is designed to prepare the next generation of biomedical informatics researchers who are uniquely positioned to advance research and practice in contemporary information and knowledge management that impact biomedical, clinical and translational research, healthcare services, healthcare practice, public health care, and healthcare delivery in general. Graduates will be able to use their preparation to investigate and apply information and computer technologies to solve problems in the biomedical domain.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school degree or equivalent
  • 3.0 GPA

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
  • 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (applicants with a 2.7 GPA can be considered for provisional admission)

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL

    61

  • Duolingo English Test

    110

  • PTE Academic

    44

  • ACT English Sub Score

    18

  • SAT Reading Sub Score

    24

  • EIKEN Pre-Step 1

    2304

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL

    80

  • Duolingo English Test

    110

  • PTE

    53

  • EIKEN Pre-Step 1

    2304

College of Engineering programs require a TOEFL IBT of 80 (writing sub score of 20) and a PBT of 550, IELTS 6.5 (writing sub score of 5.5), ACT English sub score of 22, SAT critical reading sub score of 480, and a DUOLINGO score of 110. English majors in the College of Arts and Sciences require a TOEFL IBT of 100 and a PBT of 600, and IELTS 7.0.

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from native English country such as Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom
  • Completion of UG/PG degree taught in English
  • Completion of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited U.S. post-secondary institution with a 2.5 or higher grade point average
  • Successful completion of UNO’s Intensive English Language Program (ILUNO)

Entry requirements

Postgraduate

  • GRE/GMAT/MAT

Depending on the academic program you've chosen to apply to, these tests may be required for admission. The only programs that require a GRE are: -Criminology and Criminal Justice, MA -Biology MSc

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Grade sheets and transcripts from each institution attended. If the documents are not in English, include both the original copies and translated versions.
  • Proof of English proficiency. Special Note; If you are unable to provide proof of English proficiency please apply to our Intensive Language (ILUNO) program.
  • Copy of Passport
  • UNO Financial Affidavit
  • Bank statements showing adequate funding for one academic year

Postgraduate

  • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions and degree certificates with English translations/course-by-course transcript evaluations for the US education system
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Letters of Recommendation (if applicable to the program you are applying to)
  • Resume
  • Writing samples
  • Portfolio
  • Statement of purpose
  • Copy of passport
  • Bank statements
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$23,206 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    US$17,500 per year

Funding

Undergraduate Scholarships

The UNO International Academic Excellence Scholarship: Funds tuition costs for all admitted undergraduate students, starting at approximately $3,000 per year*. 

  • Renewable for five years or until you receive a bachelor’s degree, whichever occurs first.
  • Applies to on-campus courses only.
  • Open to first-time and transfer undergraduate students.
  • Requires full-time enrollment in at least 12 credit hours unless otherwise approved.
  • On-campus courses during the summer term may be included at a pro-rated scholarship amount.

All newly admitted first-time and transfer undergraduate students will automatically be considered for the International Academic Excellence Scholarship after admission.

Actual scholarship amounts vary based on tuition costs. The International Academic Excellence Scholarship cannot be combined with other tuition-remission-based scholarships.

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