Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Informatics from The University of Iowa requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. It is offered in four subprograms: bioinformatics and computational biology, geoinformatics, health informatics, and information science.
Key Features
- The 72 s.h. required for the Ph.D. includes foundations of informatics coursework and at least 9 s.h. in disciplinary applications of informatics. Other course requirements are outlined in the curriculum specific to each subprogram.
- Students select an advisor from their subprogram's affiliated faculty members. In consultation with their advisors, students prepare a study plan, which is reviewed by their mentors and curricular advisory committees at least once a year.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:- Ph.D. students must pass a comprehensive examination at or near completion of their coursework requirements. The exam may be written, oral, or both, depending on the structure of the student's subprogram or the decision of the student's committee.
- A student who does not already hold an M.S. in informatics from the University of Iowa and who has passed the Ph.D. comprehensive examination may be granted an M.S. degree in informatics without taking the final master's degree exam in the health informatics, geoinformatics, or information science subprogram, upon recommendation of the Informatics Program.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Health Informatics View 16 other PhDs in Health Informatics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants).
- Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email instructing you on how to upload your supporting documents and submit letters of recommendation.
- A statement of purpose
- A curriculum vitae
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- An Application for Graduate Awards
Tuition Fee
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International
31938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31938 USD per year during 60 months. -
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31938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31938 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
12991 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12991 USD per year during 60 months.
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