Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Informatics in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
|
Columbia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,043
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Continuing Missouri's legacy of excellence in informatics education and research, the doctoral program brings together 43 faculty members from 14 departments across seven schools and colleges. These include Animal Sciences, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Family and Community Medicine, Geology, Health Management and Informatics, Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Information Science and Learning Technologies, Life Sciences, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Nursing, Pathology & Anatomical Sciences, and Physics, collectively forming the Institute for Data Science and Informatics (MUIDSI). The Institute features specialized tracks in bioinformatics and health informatics, with each concentration focusing on relevant skills and research within these informatics subfields. All students begin with a core curriculum covering essential knowledge in biology, computer science, healthcare systems, and statistics before advancing to specialized courses in their selected track. This comprehensive approach ensures wide-ranging understanding of the discipline while encouraging novel research ideas and discoveries.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Preferred GPA 3.3 out of 4.0
Sufficient background and training to pursue advanced degree in informatics
Unofficial Transcripts As part of the application submission process all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all postsecondary transcripts to the online application Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Purpose which should include a summary of why you are interested in pursuing an advanced informatics degree a brief description of your previous research experiences the specific area of informatics you are interested in pursuing and your future career goals and plans in the informatics field
GREGMAT scores optional
TOEFLIELTS scores for international applicants if required
Three letters of recommendation from faculty or supervisors who can evaluate the applicants credentials and potential to become successful in the area of informatics
A scanned copy of transcripts from each postsecondary institution.
Optional documents - applicants are encouraged to submit representative publications in informatics, if available.
TOEFL - 90, PBT - 577 - https://catalog.missouri.edu/graduateschool/informatics/phd-informatics-emphasis-health-informatics/ - PBT TAKEN FROM THIS LINK
Sufficient background and training to pursue advanced degree in informatics
Unofficial Transcripts As part of the application submission process all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all postsecondary transcripts to the online application Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Purpose which should include a summary of why you are interested in pursuing an advanced informatics degree a brief description of your previous research experiences the specific area of informatics you are interested in pursuing and your future career goals and plans in the informatics field
GREGMAT scores optional
TOEFLIELTS scores for international applicants if required
Three letters of recommendation from faculty or supervisors who can evaluate the applicants credentials and potential to become successful in the area of informatics
A scanned copy of transcripts from each postsecondary institution.
Optional documents - applicants are encouraged to submit representative publications in informatics, if available.
TOEFL - 90, PBT - 577 - https://catalog.missouri.edu/graduateschool/informatics/phd-informatics-emphasis-health-informatics/ - PBT TAKEN FROM THIS LINK
Tuition
USD
25,043