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Master of Science in Biomedical and Health Informatics(STEM)

State University of New York - Oswego

USA,New York

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 8,478/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 65

Application Fee

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USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1861

Total Students: 8,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

7060 State Route 104 Oswego, NY

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Biomedical and Health Informatics(STEM)

Program Overview

Students will explore methods for assessing information practices, evaluating needs of providers and patients and creating technology solutions to address challenges the industry is currently facing. Our curriculum coincides with our existing computer science programs with specialized health informatics and health information management coursework.

The framework is guided by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), the pre-eminent accrediting body for graduate health informatics and information management education.

Our program provides three tracks, each specifically designed to focus on the needs of today's healthcare settings.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 65

Tuition Fee

CAD 8,478 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in State University of New York - Oswego

CAD 17,026 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
GRE
- Minimum Overall Score - 290.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Health information technician
User interface developer
Health information exchange manager
Data integrity specialist
Network security engineer

Scholarships

Go Oswego International Scholarship
- Worth $4,000 per year, renewable for 4 years. All undergraduate international students are automatically considered for this award.
Merit Scholarship
- These scholarships are awarded to the top 35-45% of students in the enteringclass. Merit scholarships range from $2,000 to $6,000 per year for up to 4 years.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.