Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences - Biomedical Informatics

The University of Florida's Ph.D. in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Biomedical Informatics offers advanced training in computer science, health and medicine, biostatistics, data science and analytics, engineering, and research methodology to prepare students for academic and research careers in the growing field of biomedical informatics. Graduates will be prepared to pursue faculty-level positions and help drive innovation in health care and research.

The Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics doctoral program with a concentration in biomedical informatics aligns with current national initiatives, including the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, which clearly emphasize the growing importance of biomedical informatics research across the nation. In particular, this program emphasizes scientific methods for translating research into practice. The doctoral degree, which is available on UF's campus, is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career at the intersection of health outcomes research, translational science and computer science.

Primary Program:
Degree goal = Ph.D.
Program of study = Medical Sciences Health Outcomes and Implementation Science OR Medical Sciences Biomedical Informatics
Program specialization = Health Outcomes and Implementation Science (if you are applying for a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Health Outcomes and Implementation Science) OR Biomedical Informatics (if you are applying for a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Biomedical Informatics).

Statement of Purpose:
Describe your career goals and how a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Health Outcomes and Implementation Science or Biomedical Informatics is important to achieving those goals.

Under the College Information and Activities section:
Resume/Other (Optional):
Use the Upload Resume button to upload a CV/resume.
Use the Upload Other button to upload a single Cover Letter document (3 page maximum) that includes:

a brief overview of your background
a description of your prior research experience with a focus on your most significant experiences
your current status (e.g., whether you are currently an undergraduate who is graduating this year, a medical student, resident physician, fellow, graduate student in another program, faculty, etc.)
your reasons for applying to the program
Submit three letters of recommendation using the UF Graduate School Online Recommendation Requests within the Graduate School online application system.
Requests for letters of recommendation from UF faculty and staff should be accompanied by the UF Release for Letter of Recommendation form.
Arrange to have official test scores (MCAT, IELTS, MELAB, TOEFL) sent to the UF Office of Admissions following the instructions provided by the Office of Admissions.
Submission of the GRE is optional. Applicants who voluntarily submit GRE scores even if they are not required for admission to a particular UF degree program may be neither penalized nor advantaged in the admission process for that program on the basis of the GRE scores.
Arrange to have official transcripts for prior degree programs sent to the UF Office of Admissions following the instructions provided by the Office of Admissions.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.

For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.