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 overview

Program Structure

Format

In-person

Typical program length

Two years and 48 credit hours

Typical course load

Four courses per semester

Program Details

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Curriculum

Curriculum includes didactic coursework, dissertation research, a comprehensive exam, a written dissertation and an oral presentation of the student's dissertation research.

Curriculum

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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