Stony Brook,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biomedical Informatics in Stony Brook United States | Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University, SUNY
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Stony Brook United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Stony Brook University's innovative Biomedical Informatics Program is a joint initiative between the School of Medicine and the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. This multidisciplinary domain focuses on harnessing biomedical data, information, and knowledge for scientific research, problem-solving, and decision-making, all aimed at enhancing human health. Our program integrates BMI education with research activities at the Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center, where quantitative sciences have become fundamental to disease understanding, prevention, and treatment. Additionally, we prioritize developing students' skills in creating software solutions and performing computational experiments, mirroring the approach of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. This redesigned Informatics framework prepares BMI students to contribute significantly to Systems Biomedicine, encompassing everything from patient-focused information systems to advanced analytics for interpreting large-scale biomolecular data. The curriculum blends classroom instruction, seminars, and structured project work. Program graduates will find opportunities in academic institutions, research facilities, healthcare organizations, private industry, and government agencies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission requirements for Ph.D. in Biomedical Informatics:
1. A bachelor's degree in Biomedical Informatics, or a related field such as computer science, another engineering discipline, physical science, chemistry, mathematics
OR a bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, social science
OR post baccalaureate training equivalent to the above
OR a bachelor's degree in humanities with coursework and projects in digital arts and media
OR an MD Degree.
2. A grade point average of at least B or equivalent in all engineering, mathematics, and science courses.
3. Completion and submission of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test.
4. A Statement of Purpose describing the applicant's relevant past experience and immediate and long-term goals. Applicants should
describe how the type of research that they expect to conduct while in the program relates to one of the department's research
areas.
5. Three letters of recommendation.
6. Acceptance by both the Biomedical Informatics Graduate Program and the Graduate School.
7. In addition, students must meet all admissions requirements, fees, and deadlines of the Stony Brook University Graduate School.
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
IELTS - Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 for doctoral applicants.
1. A bachelor's degree in Biomedical Informatics, or a related field such as computer science, another engineering discipline, physical science, chemistry, mathematics
OR a bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, social science
OR post baccalaureate training equivalent to the above
OR a bachelor's degree in humanities with coursework and projects in digital arts and media
OR an MD Degree.
2. A grade point average of at least B or equivalent in all engineering, mathematics, and science courses.
3. Completion and submission of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test.
4. A Statement of Purpose describing the applicant's relevant past experience and immediate and long-term goals. Applicants should
describe how the type of research that they expect to conduct while in the program relates to one of the department's research
areas.
5. Three letters of recommendation.
6. Acceptance by both the Biomedical Informatics Graduate Program and the Graduate School.
7. In addition, students must meet all admissions requirements, fees, and deadlines of the Stony Brook University Graduate School.
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
IELTS - Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 for doctoral applicants.
Tuition
USD
24,490