Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (IPh.D.) Program
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About Our Program
Students learn to leverage data to enhance human health in this Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program that merges health, biomedicine, computer science and information technology.
Program Structure
Format
In-person
Typical program length
Two years and 48 credit hours
Typical course load
Four courses per semester
Program Details

Curriculum
Curriculum includes didactic coursework, dissertation research, a comprehensive exam, a written dissertation and an oral presentation of the student's dissertation research.
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Interdisciplinary Ph.D. handbook (PDF)
Find administrative policies and resources about the Biomedical and Health Informatics Ph.D. program and UMKC.
Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics
Learn more about the department that puts on our IPh.D. program, and explore their other academic offerings.
Contact Us
For questions about the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program or the admissions process, contact the program coordinator.

An-Lin Cheng, Ph.D. Biomedical and Health Informatics Ph.D. Program Coordinator Email: chenga@umkc.edu