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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
School of Biomedical Informatics
Houston, TX
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Overview
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston / School of Biomedical Informatics is located in Houston, TX, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Health/Doctor of Philosophy (MPH/PhD) | ||
| Master of Public Health/Master of Science (MPH/MS) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) | Biomedical informatics | |
| (Certificate) | Health data science | |
| (Certificate) | Biomedical informatics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Applied biomedical informatics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biomedical informatics | |
| (Certificate) | Applied biomedical informatics | |
| (Certificate) | Public health informatics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 48 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? |
|
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Practicum |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
126
Applied
103
Accepted
52
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 1st | July 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 87 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | May 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
286
Total Graduate Students
78%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
21%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 14.69% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15.03% |
| White or Caucasian | 25% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 20.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1.05% |
| Two or more races | 1.05% |
| Unknown | 21.33% |
Gender
Male (43%)
Female (56%)
Faculty
40
Total faculty
Full-time - 29
Part-time - 11
Male (28)
Female (12)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Health data science, bioinformatics, precision health and human factors engineering |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
7000 Fannin Street, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Contact
Dr. Jiajie Zhang
Dean/Chair in Informatics Excellence
Phone: 713-500-3922
Dean/Chair in Informatics Excellence
Phone: 713-500-3922