Certificate of Completion in Biomedical Informatics
This online certificate is designed to train researchers and give a broad understanding of the field of biomedical informatics.
The program has five courses (15 credit hours) including core coursework (3 courses; 9 credit hours) followed by specialization coursework in a focus area of the student's choice (2 courses; 6 credit hours). Students will take one to two online courses each semester, in-person courses cannot be substituted. It is expected that each certificate will take one to two years (3-5 academic semesters) to complete.
Core Curriculum for Biomedical Informatics:
- BMI 5710 - Introduction to Biomedical Informatics
- BMI 5750 - Methods in Biomedical Informatics
- BMI 5760 - Public Health Informatics
Specialization Tracks and Curriculum:
Clinical Informatics
- BMI 7040 - Introduction to Clinical Informatics
- BMI 5770 - Health Analytics
- BMI 5740 - Introduction to Research Informatics
- BMI 7810 - Research Design and Grant Preparation in BMI
- BMI 5770 - Health Analytics
- BMI 7810 - Research Design and Grant Preparation in BMI
- BMI 5730 - Introduction to Bioinformatics
- BMI 5740 - Introduction to Research Informatics
Please note that individuals must complete all core curriculum before moving on to their designated focus area.
A background in the basic sciences, medicine, or computational sciences is preferred. If you are interested in pursuing a certificate but are worried you might not meet the qualifications, please contact us at BMI.Education@osumc.edu to see which options might be available for you.
How To Apply
Applicants must submit:
- Completed online application (fee included)
- College transcript
- Personal statement
- Current resume or CV