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The MS in Health Informatics has two optional concentrations in Biomedical Engineering:

  • Biotechnology
  • FDA and Regulations

 Each degree program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours for a total of 12 courses.

Students interested in the Biomedical Engineering concentrations within the MS in Health Informatics should note that these are available face-to-face only.

For those seeking greater flexibility, the general MS in Health Informatics (without a concentration) is available in a fully online format.

Students will take:

  • 4 required courses that provide a foundation for health informatics, health data analytics, and health information systems
  • 4 concentration courses on the area of focus: Biotechnology or FDA and Regulations
  • 4 guided electives of the student's choice to explore areas of interest

Students must complete 18 credit hours (6 courses) of HINF courses.

Required Courses, 12 credit hours
  • HINF 5365: Information Systems in Healthcare
  • HINF 5637: Introduction to Health Informatics 
  • HINF 5770: Introduction to Health Data Analytics
  • HINF 5955: Health Informatics Capstone Project
Biotechnology Concentration Courses, 12 credit hours
  • BMEN 5007: Research Methods in Biomedical Engineering
  • BMEN 5317: Advanced Biotechnology
  • BMEN 5325: Biomedical Nanotechnology Compatibility
  • BMEN 5327: Immuno-engineering
FDA and Regulations Concentration Courses, 12 credit hours
  • BMEN 5100: Standards and FDA Regulations
  • BMEN 5150: Medical Device Marketing and New Product Integration
  • BMEN 5175: Medical Device Clinical Requirements
  • BMEN 5800: Topics in Biomedical Engineering: Project and Product Management Frameworks
Guided Electives, 12 credit hours

Students select 4 courses from the following list.  Students may take courses other than the ones listed below with advisor approval. 

  • HINF 5025: Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Informatics
  • HINF 5204: Health Information Terminology and Standards
  • HINF 5506: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Health
  • HINF 5631: Searching for Evidence in Health
  • HINF 5638: Consumer Health Informatics 
  • HINF 5639: Population Health Informatics
  • HINF 5771: Applications of Health Data Analytics 
  • INFO 5080: Research Methods and Analysis 
  • INFO 5306: Project Management for Information Professionals
  • INFO 5709: Data Visualization and Communication or DSCI 5360 Data Visualization for Analytics
  • DTSC 5525: Generative AI and Large Language Models

Students have the option of completing a Graduate Academic Certificate in Health Data Science and/or a Graduate Academic Certificate in Health Information concurrently with the MS in Health Informatics with Biomedical Engineering Concentrations.  Note: This may require additional courses.  

For questions regarding the MS in Health Informatics with Biomedical Engineering Concentrations,  please email ci-advising@unt.edu. 

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