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Informatics Institute Graduate Programs

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College of Engineering and School of Medicine

About the Informatics Institute (MUII)

Building on a tradition of outstanding informatics education and research at Missouri, the doctoral program is a joint program of the Departments of Health Management and Informatics, Computer Science, and Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering who make up the Informatics Institute (MUII). The Institute currently offers emphasis areas in health informatics and bioinformatics. Each emphasis area stresses skill sets and research appropriate to the subfield within the broad area of informatics. A core curriculum provides all students with a foundation of knowledge and tools in computer sciences, statistics and health systems, after which they complete further coursework in their chosen emphasis area. The integrated program assures broad exposure to the field and fosters new insights and innovative research concepts.

Degrees

The Informatics Institute offers a doctoral degree (PhD) in two tracks: bioinformatics and health informatics.

Admission Contact Information

Ms. Brenda Montague
muiiadmissions@missouri.edu
241 Engineering Building West
Columbia, MO 65211-2060
Phone: 573-882-9007
FAX: 573-884-8709
MU Informatics Institute (MUII) web site

Admission Criteria

Fall deadline: March 1
- Minimum TOEFL score: 577/90 (paper/internet)
- Minimum GRE score: V+Q > 1200, A: 3.5-4.0
- Minimum GPA: 3.3 out of 4.0
- Sufficient mathematics, computer science, informatics, biology and/or medicine training

Required Application Materials to the Graduate School:

All students are required to apply through the Graduate School's on-line process. To begin your application, please see ApplyYourself website below.
https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=umc-grad

- Curriculum Vitae
- Representative publications in bioinformatics and/or health informatics related areas
- Statement of Purpose, which should include a summary of why the applicant is interested in pursuing an advanced informatics degree, a brief description of your previous research experiences, the specific area of informatics you are interested in pursuing, and your future career goals and plans in the informatics field.
- GRE scores
- Three letters of recommendation; At least one should be from biomedical informatics, life science, or medical researcher who can evaluate the applicant’s credentials and potential to become successful in the area of biomedical informatics.
- Official transcripts from each college and university you have attended.