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Pre-Med

The Health Informatics with a concentration in Pre-Med, BS prepares students for medical school and other health professions while equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage data, information systems, and emerging technologies to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. The program combines foundational coursework in the biological and physical sciences required for medical school admission with specialized education in health information systems, health data management, healthcare analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital health technologies.

Educational objectives

Graduates will be able to:

  • Describe the framework of modern healthcare and the current major challenges facing healthcare.
  • Identify the concepts, methods, and tools related to managing data, information, and technology in the healthcare sector.
  • Explain the role of information systems in healthcare and major issues surrounding their use, including privacy and security.
  • Use analytic techniques and tools to improve the delivery of healthcare.
  • Demonstrate communication and teamwork skills in the implementation of health informatics solutions.

Apply

Students interested in pursuing the Pre-Med concentration should apply to the BS Health Informatics program and after admission, they should contact advising office at CI-UAdvising@unt.edu with a request to be added to the Pre-Med concentration.