Master data. Improve care. Change the future.
Now accepting applications for autumn 2026!
Biomedical informatics harnesses the power of data to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities. At UChicago, our Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics program prepares you to use data-driven tools and approaches that advance clinical care, reduce disparities, enhance decision-making, and shape the future of medicine. Designed for clinicians, recent graduates, and professionals seeking to advance or pivot their careers, this one-year, fully remote program provides the technical expertise, leadership skills, and ethical foundation needed to excel in this rapidly evolving field. Learn from leading experts and gain hands-on experience applying informatics to real-world healthcare challenges—empowering you to make an impact while you study.
Curriculum
5
Core
Courses
5
Elective
Courses
2
Capstone
Courses
Program Timeline
We designed UChicago’s Biomedical Informatics degree program to propel you into this exciting and innovative career. Our fully remote, one-year program features live, synchronous online courses led by expert instructors—each a practicing professional in the field. The program’s interactive format ensures you receive personalized support and direct engagement with faculty and peers, no matter where you are.
Concentrations
One of the key advantages of UChicago’s program is that we offer customized curricula so you can experience a more diverse education and explore which areas of biomedical informatics you would like to focus on. You can choose from a variety of elective courses as well as one of two optional concentrations—all of which can help you stand out in this exciting and rapidly evolving field.
Bioinformatics
Clinical Informatics
Why Study Biomedical Informatics at UChicago?
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World-Class University: Study at a leading institution known for research, innovation, and rigorous academic discussion.
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Healthcare Hub Advantage: Learn in the heart of one of the top biomedical and healthcare centers in the U.S.
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High-Demand Career Skills: Gain the knowledge and precision to excel in the rapidly growing field of health informatics.
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Expert Instructors: Train with respected professionals who bring real-world experience in biomedical informatics.
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Meaningful Impact: Make discoveries that improve healthcare and transform the lives of millions.
“It’s a very well-rounded program. You take classes in leadership, in ethics, in the latest technologies—you really feel brought up-to-date in everything that matters… The BMI program has shown me how the field is growing and all the new career possibilities emerging within it, so I’m looking forward to what will open up for me in the future”