Division of Biomedical Informatics and Genomics, School of Medicine • New Orleans, LA • Campus • $7,875/Semester
Tulane University offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Biomedical Informatics
- PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Informatics concentration
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Biomedical Informatics | $31.5K (4 semesters, projected 2026-27) | 2 years (4 semesters) | 32 |
| PhD, Biomedical Informatics concentration | Stipend-funded | Not clearly stated | 48+ |
Tulane’s medical-school MS is a technical, research-oriented degree in machine learning, cloud computing, and genomic data, ending in a thesis. A hybrid option adds live online sessions, and the semester rate is the same for every student.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MS in Biomedical Informatics; PhD concentration |
| Format | In person, with a hybrid option using live online sessions |
| Practicum Hours | None; thesis and lab rotations |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Students with quantitative backgrounds headed for data science or research |
| Distinctive Coursework | Machine and deep learning, cloud computing, genomic and omics data analysis |
| Certification Pathway | Fits AMIA AHIC Track 1 with work experience |
| Tuition | $7,875 per semester, projected 2026-27; no residency split |
| Accreditation | No CAHIIM accreditation; SACSCOC institutional |
| Admission | Rolling, 3.1 GPA, GRE optional, no application fee |
MS in Biomedical Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Biomedical Informatics at Tulane University is approximately $31,500 (four semesters at $7,875, projected 2026-27).
The program can generally be completed in about two years.
MS Curriculum
The core emphasizes data science and machine learning, with genomics and a health informatics elective.
- BIMI 6100 Elements in Biomedical Informatics (4)
- BIMI 6200 Introduction to Data Science for Biomedical Informatics (3)
- BIMI 6300 Fundamentals of Data Analytics (3)
- BIMI 7100 Statistical Machine and Deep Learning (3)
- BIMI 7300 Biomedical Data Science with Cloud Computing (3)
- BIMI 7500 Genomic Sequence and Omics Data Analysis (3)
- BIMI 8500 Research Methodology (2, taken twice)
- BIMI 6400 Health Informatics (3, elective)
- Required biology elective, e.g. EPID 7810 (3)
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The 2026-27 catalog lists a 32-credit minimum (23 core plus 9 elective) in a two-year thesis program. The program page lists 30 credits and describes a one-year non-thesis track the catalog does not show. The catalog is used here.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- Thesis required in the catalog’s program; the program page mentions lab rotations.
- No practicum.
MS Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree with a 3.1 GPA; GRE optional.
- TOEFL 85 or 90 (the page lists both) or IELTS 7.0.
- Rolling admission, no application fee; 2026-27 applications opened September 1, 2026.
PhD, Biomedical Informatics Concentration
The estimated tuition for the Biomedical Sciences PhD with a Biomedical Informatics concentration at Tulane University is covered by an annual stipend paid through the Center for Biomedical Informatics and Genomics.
The program’s length is not published.
PhD Curriculum
- 48-credit minimum, excluding dissertation credits
- BIMI 6100, 6200, 6300, 6400, and 7100
- BIMI 7220/7230 and BIMI 7990 directed study
- EPID 7810
You Should Know
- Admission is through the School of Medicine’s Biomedical Sciences PhD program.
Tuition
Tulane’s projected 2026-27 rate for the MS is $7,875 per semester, with no residency difference, plus semester fees.
| Item (2026-27, projected) | Per Semester | Four Semesters |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,875 | $31,500 |
| Fees (academic support up to $400, activities, recreation, health) | Up to $1,153 | Up to $4,612 |
- Rates come from Tulane’s MS program page.
Be aware that:
- The rates are labeled projected, and no per-credit rate is published.
- A one-year non-thesis track, if offered, would cost about half.
The MS costs about $36,000 with fees over two years, the same for every student.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Ideal for students who want machine learning and genomic data skills in a medical school setting.
Technical depth. Machine learning, cloud computing, and omics analysis prepare graduates for biomedical data science and research roles.
The trade-offs. It is not a health IT or HIM degree, has no practicum, and is not CAHIIM-accredited. Credit totals and tracks differ between the catalog and program page.
Coming soon. Tulane’s School of Public Health plans an MS in Data Modeling and Analytics for Health starting in fall 2027.
Accreditation
The MS in Biomedical Informatics is not CAHIIM-accredited, and Tulane makes no CAHIIM claim. Research-oriented biomedical informatics degrees typically fall outside CAHIIM’s scope.
Tulane University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
A master’s in biomedical informatics fits Track 1 of the AMIA Health Informatics Certification, which also requires informatics work experience.
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