Biomedical Informatics ,BS
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Clinical Informatics, Computational Biology, Computer, Data Analytics, Data Mining, Data Science, Health Apps, Health Care, Information Technology, Mobile Health, approved for STEM-OPT extension, bioinformatics, genomics, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
Are you interested in bridging your passions for technology and health care? Become an expert at translating biomedical data into knowledge that improves individual and population health outcomes.
The Bachelor of Science program in biomedical informatics teaches students how to use health care data to make educated predictions about the spread of disease and infection in order to pinpoint the origin of contamination. Additionally, students learn methods for automatic detection of health events, assessment of a person's health and forecasting adverse health outcomes.
Students develop critical skills in:
- data acquisition and analysis: gathering, processing and gaining insight from biomedical data
- data management: understanding how to organize and maintain vast amounts of health information
- knowledge representation: transforming complex data into understandable and usable formats
- modeling and machine learning: using advanced algorithms to predict health trends and inform clinical decisions
Students also have the opportunity to conduct next-generation research with faculty experts in areas such as bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, clinical informatics, imaging informatics and population health, preparing them to address practical health challenges.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
College of Health Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First required math course: MAT 251 - Calculus for Life Sciences
- Math
intensity: Moderate
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Articulate informatics solutions to improve patient care.
- Implement existing informatics solutions to improve patient care.
- Analyze large data sets to improve decisions for patient care or population health.
- Implement informatics solutions to represent and manage biomedical data
Students gain valuable experience when studying abroad --- experience that enhances their resumes. With more than 300 programs available, Global Education programs enable students to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Students in biomedical informatics are able to expand their knowledge of how health care systems impact society in a variety of cultures, and they experience new and distinct information science and technology environments across the globe.
The College of Health Solutions recommends these programs for students majoring in biomedical informatics.
Whether they want to improve patient care, develop new medical technologies, or contribute to public health initiatives, graduates with a degree in the rapidly expanding field of biomedical informatics and data science are prepared for careers in a wide variety of settings.
They are employed in positions such as:
- bioinformatician
- data science analyst
- public health informatics scientist
- software engineer
Those with interests in life sciences and technology may see this program as an innovative way to combine the two. Others may use this degree as the first step toward medical school, a career in advanced medical research, or graduate-level study in biomedical informatics.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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3.9%
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$87,300
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31.6%
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$98,920
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35.2%
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$103,500
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3.5%
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$126,900
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22.7%
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$136,620
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9.6%
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$102,240
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-1.7%
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$48,880
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35.2%
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$103,500
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28.4%
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$104,830
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College of Health Solutions
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HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
