University of Illinois Chicago

UIC's Biomedical and Health Information Sciences prepares students for cutting-edge roles at the forefront of the health care arena. The department unites three academic programs that are among the best in the country: Biomedical Visualization, Health Informatics, and Health Information Management.

The field of biomedical and health information science is about the creation of information and its transformation to knowledge, facilitating the delivery of health care.

What Sets Us Apart

UIC provides a unique educational experience with

• An innovative curriculum that incorporates the latest ideas and technology
• A top-notch faculty with both research expertise and real-world clinical and industry experience
• Strong ties to Chicago's many clinical sites, professional associations, and Fortune 500 companies

Key accomplishments of UIC's Biomedical and Health Information Sciences include the following:

• Biomedical Visualization recognized as top program in the country
• Health Information Management leadership consistently wins teaching awards at the university, state, and national levels
• Health Informatics curriculum was the first in the country to focus on the social and organizational issues affecting health care IT
• Our graduates seeking certification and credentialing enjoy pass rates that consistently exceed national averages

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Healthcare

• Health Informatics (Master's)
• Health Informatics (Post-Bachelor Certificate)
• Health Informatics (Post-Master Certificate)

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Accreditation
The University of Illinois at Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.