MS in Biomedical Informatics
Program Objectives
The program provides a course of study leading to a masters degree that will lead to the:
- use of informatics to improve the performance of health providers and the health care system
- use of information science to enhance clinical performance
- use of information science to improve patient safety (e.g., reduce medical errors)
- acquisition of a position in medical informatics in a health care environment
At the end of the course of study leading to the degree of Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics, the graduate will be able to:
- Layout and design an information system.
- Understand the fundamentals of a telecommunication network design and the Internet.
- Have in depth knowledge of data base systems and structures.
- Evaluate medical information technology so as to determine what should be integrated into clinical medicine.
- Employ the knowledge, skills, and concepts of medical informatics in evidence-based medicine.
- Understand documentation requirements for medical records including risk management and patient safety.
- Have knowledge in information security and policy formation.
- Be current about existing and emerging technology in medical informatics and related areas.
- Have a basic understanding of biostatistics and epidemiology and its application to medical informatics.
- Use and apply interface design principles to medical informatics systems.