Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Informatics

The Doctor of Philosophy in biomedical informatics (BMI) degree is designed to prepare the next generation of biomedical informatics researchers who are uniquely positioned to advance research and practice in contemporary information and knowledge management that impact biomedical, clinical and translational research, healthcare services, healthcare practice, public health care, and healthcare delivery in general. Graduates will be able to use their preparation to investigate and apply information and computer technologies to solve problems in the biomedical domain. The Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Informatics (BMI) program is a joint program offered at UNO and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).
Graduates will be able to use their preparation to investigate and apply information science and technology to solve problems in the related biomedical fields in a comprehensive, competitive, and effective way.
This page describes the essential components of the Ph.D. program requirement such as the coursework, comprehensive exams, candidacy, and dissertation.

The Ph.D. in BMI program invites students who have a strong interest and commitment to scholarly activity and research in Biomedical Informatics to apply for the program here at UNO.
Admission to the doctoral program is competitive and based upon several factors that will show the strength of the applicant's educational background in bioinformatics, health informatics, or a closely related field:
Verbal, quantitative, and analytic scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for aptitude
Letters of Recommendation
Detailed resume that entails the applicants work experience and background
Statement of Purpose (2 pages) that answers within what the applicant hopes to accomplish in the program and why they are applying
Other evidence of graduate potential (i.e. portfolio of quality publications and projects completed by the applicant in an academic or industry setting)
A personal interview, if warranted and feasible
Standardized Test Scores
Applicants must score 310 out of 336 on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or above the 80th percentile on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
For applicants who are required to take the TOEFL, a score of at least 577 (paper-based), 233 (computer-based), 90 (iBT), 7.0 (IELTS) or 61 (PTE) is required.