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Application Overview for All Programs

Explore the University of Washington’s biomedical informatics and medical education programs. Each program has distinct admission requirements, deadlines, and application processes.

Research Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical and Health Informatics

Our in-person MS program covers the breadth of biomedical informatics foundations and applications.

  • Start Term: Autumn quarter only
  • Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

Before applying, carefully review the admission requirements.

 

Research Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical and Health Informatics

Our PhD program is an in-person, research-focused program that provides comprehensive study and training in the foundation and application of biomedical informatics.

  • Start Term: Autumn quarter only
  • Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

Before applying, carefully review the admission requirements.

 

Research Postdoctoral Studies

Our postdoctoral research program is an on-campus opportunity for scholars to advance their expertise in biomedical informatics foundations and applications.  Applicants who do not already hold a PhD are typically expected complete the Research MS first.

  • Start Term: Autumn quarter only
  • Priority Application Deadline: First consideration will be given to applicants who indicate interest by March 1, 2026. 

Before applying, carefully review the admission requirements.

 

Clinical Informatics Fellowship 

The ACGME-accredited Clinical Informatics Fellowship is offered in partnership with UW Medicine Information Technology Services and the Department of Family Medicine.

This is a two-year, on-campus program that combines hands-on rotations in UW Medicine Information Technology Services with a didactic curriculum based on the Online Master of Science in Clinical Informatics & Patient Centered Technologies (CIPCT) program.

  • Program Start Date: July 1
  • Application Deadline: November 15

For more information about the fellowship and how to apply, visit the Clinical Informatics Fellowship page.

 

Teaching Scholars Program (TSP)

The Teaching Scholars Program (TSP) is a one-year professional development program for educators in the health professions who have a passion for teaching and a desire to become academic leaders.

For full details about the program and application process, visit the Teaching Scholars Program page.

 

Online Master of Science in Clinical Informatics & Patient-Centered Technologies (CIPCT) Program

The CIPCT program, administered by the School of Nursing, prepares students to lead in the field of clinical informatics and patient-centered technologies.

  • Start Term: Autumn quarter only
  • Application Deadline: May 1

For complete instructions, visit the CIPCT Program page.


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