College of Medicine, Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics • Gainesville, FL • Campus • $532.52/Credit
The University of Florida offers 4 Health Informatics programs:
- PhD in Medical Sciences, Biomedical Informatics concentration
- MS in Medical Sciences, Biomedical Informatics concentration
- Graduate Certificate in AI and Data Science in Healthcare
- Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Informatics
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD, Biomedical Informatics | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | 90+ |
| MS, Biomedical Informatics | $19.2K / $52.2K | Not clearly stated | 36 |
| Certificate, AI and Data Science | $6.4K / $17.4K | About 1 year | 12 |
| Certificate, Biomedical Informatics | $8.0K / $21.7K | Not clearly stated | 15 |
UF’s informatics programs sit in its medical school and are research-oriented and on campus. Admission status is in flux: the MS and the older certificate show conflicting signals, while a new AI and data science certificate opened in fall 2026.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | PhD and MS concentrations; two graduate certificates |
| Format | Campus, Gainesville |
| Practicum Hours | None; PhD ends in a dissertation |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Researchers and quantitative students headed for biomedical data science |
| Distinctive Coursework | Biomedical natural language processing, bioinformatics, programming for biomedical studies |
| Certification Pathway | Graduate degrees fit AMIA AHIC Track 1 with work experience |
| Tuition | $532.52 in-state, $1,449.28 out-of-state per credit (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | No CAHIIM accreditation; SACSCOC institutional |
| Admission Status | MS and BMI certificate: conflicting; Fall 2027 deadlines “TBA” |
PhD in Medical Sciences, Biomedical Informatics Concentration
The estimated tuition for the PhD in Medical Sciences with a Biomedical Informatics concentration at the University of Florida is Not clearly stated; UF does not publish funding terms on the program page.
The program’s length is not published.
PhD Curriculum
- At least 90 credits, with 36 or more in biomedical informatics.
- A dissertation is required.
- Course lists are Not clearly stated on the program page.
PhD Admissions
- Fall start.
- ⚠️ The page lists two deadlines, December 2, 2025 and December 3, 2024; the current-year deadline is Not clearly stated.
- GRE requirement is Not clearly stated.
MS in Medical Sciences, Biomedical Informatics Concentration
The estimated tuition for the MS in Medical Sciences with a Biomedical Informatics concentration at the University of Florida is approximately $19,171 in-state or $52,174 out-of-state (36 credits at $532.52 or $1,449.28/credit).
The program’s length is not published.
MS Curriculum
- 36 credits, with 22 or more in biomedical informatics.
- Specific courses are Not clearly stated on the program page.
You Should Know
- The program page says both “no longer accepting applications” and “currently accepting,” and lists the Fall 2027 deadline as TBA. Whether the MS is admitting is unclear.
Graduate Certificate in AI and Data Science in Healthcare
The estimated tuition for the Graduate Certificate in AI and Data Science in Healthcare at the University of Florida is approximately $6,390 in-state or $17,391 out-of-state (12 credits at $532.52 or $1,449.28/credit).
The program can generally be completed in about one year.
AI Certificate Curriculum
New in fall 2026, the certificate starts with programming and moves to clinical data science and language processing.
- Foundations of Programming in Biomedical Studies (3)
- Foundations of Biomedical Informatics (3)
- Data Science for Clinical Research (3)
- Introduction to Biomedical Natural Language Processing (3)
You Should Know
- Classes are in person.
Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Informatics
The estimated tuition for the Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Informatics at the University of Florida is approximately $7,988 in-state or $21,739 out-of-state (15 credits at $532.52 or $1,449.28/credit).
The certificate’s length is not published.
BMI Certificate Curriculum
- GMS 6850 Foundations of Biomedical Informatics (3)
- PHI 5135 Graduate Logic (3)
- CAP 5510 Bioinformatics (3)
- STA 6126 or STA 6326 Statistics (3)
- One elective (3)
You Should Know
- The program page says it is no longer accepting applications, with the Fall 2027 deadline listed as TBA. It may be paused or replaced by the AI certificate.
- The latest catalog listing found is 2025-26.
Tuition
UF publishes no program-specific rates, so these estimates use its 2026-27 graduate tuition and fees: $532.52 per credit for residents and $1,449.28 for nonresidents.
| Program | Credits | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS | 36 | $19,171 | $52,174 |
| AI and Data Science Certificate | 12 | $6,390 | $17,391 |
| Biomedical Informatics Certificate | 15 | $7,988 | $21,739 |
- Rates come from UF’s 2026-27 tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- PhD tuition and funding are Not clearly stated on the program page.
- Gainesville living costs apply, since every program is on campus.
For a Florida resident, the new AI certificate costs about $6,400, a modest price for a first credential in clinical data science.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Best matched to students headed for research or technical data science roles who can study in Gainesville.
Career-entry fit. The AI certificate’s programming, clinical data science, and NLP courses suit analysts and researchers. The PhD is for those aiming at faculty or research scientist careers.
The trade-offs. Nothing here is online, and the MS’s admission status is unclear. None of the programs leads to the RHIA or covers HIM operations.
Accreditation
UF’s biomedical informatics programs are not CAHIIM-accredited, and UF makes no CAHIIM claim. Research-oriented biomedical informatics degrees typically fall outside CAHIIM’s scope.
The University of Florida is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
A graduate degree in biomedical informatics fits Track 1 of the AMIA Health Informatics Certification, which also requires informatics work experience.
Other Health Informatics Schools
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