• MPS in Biomedical and Health Informatics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill​​ is offered as a 2-years program by Carolina Planning.
  • This university is ranked #28 in National Universities by US News 2021
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The Biomedical and Health Informatics program is an interdisciplinary program that administers the master of professional science in biomedical and health informatics.
  • The program combines strengths through a partnership of several top-ranked academic units on the UNC campus.
  • Its interdisciplinary nature draws faculty and scholars from information and computer science, public health, biostatistics, medicine, nursing, dentistry, and pharmacy.
  • The MPS program also has strong ties to IT and biotech companies in the nearby NC Research Triangle Park: one of the largest advanced industry and innovation centers in North America and often compared to the silicon valley region. 
  • RTP offers many opportunities for students to gain hands-on experiences in innovative analytics, machine learning, and software development projects.
  • The MPS program consists of 35 credits.
  • Graduates of the program will gain knowledge and skills in:
    • Management of large scale projects related to clinical and public health information systems
    • Development and evaluation of health information systems that impact clinical decision making and health care quality
    • Analysis and management of health data for improvement in clinical practice, biomedical research, and public health services