The Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School offers a Master of Biomedical Informatics (MBI) degree for students who aim for a biomedical career that requires strong data science skills. Students have the opportunity to learn from experts from throughout the Harvard community. Graduates gain an excellent understanding of the fundamentals of the field of biomedical informatics and are proficient in applying a broad range of approaches, methods, and techniques in their chosen careers.
Master’s Program (48-credit program)
- For students who hold a bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another related quantitative field
- For students who hold a doctoral degree in a biomedical or related field and recognize the relevance of informatics and data science to their research
- MDs interested in qualifying for the subspecialty in clinical informatics
- Medical students who would like to explore the importance of informatics in the practice of medicine
MBI Program Director: Nils Gehlenborg
Email: mbi@hms.harvard.edu
BIG Program Director: Peter Park
Email: big@hms.harvard.edu
Website: https://dbmi.hms.harvard.edu/education