Health Informatics and Bioinformatics, M.S.
Program Overview
- Intersection of healthcare, biology, computer science, information science, and statistics
- Leverages biomedical data, information, and knowledge to support scientific research and healthcare advancements
- Facilitates scientific inquiry, problem-solving, and decision-making, with the goal of improving human health and biological discoveries
- Professional Science Master’s Program
- Combines advanced technical training with professional skills to prepare graduates for leadership roles in healthcare and bioinformatics
Coursework
The curriculum includes:
- specific courses for critical content in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics
- laboratory experiences essential for the development of requisite skill and knowledge sets
- a common seminar series
Characteristics of this Professional Science Master program include:
- Interdisciplinary studies
- No thesis required
- Involve both the university and its industry partners
- Emphasis on teamwork, problem-solving, communication
- Scientific knowledge and technical skills
- Designed to integrate university coursework with hospital, business, and industrial internships to better prepare students for the variety of career paths associated with the life science and health science industry
Final Internship and Capstone
All HIB students must complete an internship as part of their Professional Science Master's curriculum. More information on finding an internship and getting credit for it is at our PSM website.
Please contact Professor Holli Reyes and/or Professor Anirudh Chowdhary for assistance in resume building, interviewing, and resources.
HIB students will also complete the Medical and Bioinformatics Capstone course (CIS 691).
Other Information
AMIA Academic Forum
GVSU's Health Informatics and Bioinformatics Program is a member of AMIA's Academic Forum. Learn more about the Academic Forum.
