This Bachelor of Science program is unique within the City University of New York, and among the first in the nation to offer a truly integrated Biomedical Informatics degree at the undergraduate level. Recognized by leaders in the field, our curriculum is crafted to provide comprehensive training in the use of vast biomedical databases in healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, and research settings. The career opportunities that await graduates of the program are numerous, spanning entry-level employment in clinics and hospitals to biotech and software companies as well as research laboratories. Graduates may also use the BS degree as a springboard for study in graduate and health profession schools, including medical school.
The program curriculum includes a set of foundational courses in biological sciences (general biology, anatomy & physiology), computer technology (programming and databases), and mathematics (calculus and statistics), supported by an extensive list of Gen Ed courses. Building on this foundation, students are exposed to required advanced courses in molecular biology and pathophysiology, molecular bioinformatics, health informatics, and health services administration.
A large number of credits set aside for elective courses allows for directed study in three general emphases, depending on students’ career and post-graduate plans. The elective emphases are: Computer Systems, focusing on database structures and systems; Computation, directed towards study in computer algorithms and programming; and Science/Pre-Med, expanding student training in the basic sciences. Finally, a required 5-credit internship course provides a culminating experience for students to prepare them for rewarding careers.
Refer to the College Catalog for the list of required courses and approved elective courses. Students must consult with an assigned program advisor to ensure proper course selection and timely progress through the set program of study.
Freshman Criteria
Transfer Criteria
