Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Biomedical Informatics and Data Science
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
This PhD program is ideal for students eager to harness data science and technology to advance healthcare and biomedical research. If you’re driven to solve real-world problems at the intersection of medicine, data, and innovation, this program will prepare you to lead in this fast-growing field.
Program Overview
The PhD in Biomedical Informatics and Data Science prepares students to transform healthcare and biomedical research through advanced data analysis, machine learning, and innovative technology. As part of the Division of Biomedical Informatics in the Department of Internal Medicine in the College of Medicine, the Biomedical Informatics and Data Science PhD program is specifically designed with a core curriculum that teaches proper techniques to computationally analyze large-scale datasets with the potential of providing better health to Kentucky residents and beyond. Students are provided with flexibility to work with their graduate committee and Director of Graduate Studies during their second year of training to ensure that coursework is directly relevant to their proposed research.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Requirements
Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Deadlines
Domestic Students
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Fall
- 07/23/2027
International Students
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Fall
- 04/15/2027
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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As a graduate student, there are additional opportunities for student funding. Once you are admitted into a degree-bearing graduate program at UK, you can apply for a wide variety of financial assistance, including assistantships and fellowships. These opportunities can be tied to your program’s availability, so you should inquire with your program director about opportunities available within your program!
Expand Your Learning
The PhD in Biomedical Informatics and Data Science at the University of Kentucky prepares students to lead the future of healthcare innovation through data-driven research and discovery. Students will gain the computational and analytical skills needed to work with large, complex biomedical datasets—developing solutions in areas such as genomics, disease modeling, precision medicine, and clinical informatics. This interdisciplinary program offers a rigorous curriculum combined with hands-on research opportunities in collaboration with expert faculty across medicine, computer science, and public health. Students will work in labs tailored to their interests and receive mentorship to prepare for careers in academia, industry, government, or healthcare organizations.
Through this program, students will play a critical role in transforming healthcare across Kentucky and beyond. They will contribute to cutting-edge research that improves patient outcomes, addresses health disparities, and advances personalized medicine. With access to UK’s integrated medical and academic campus, students can directly apply their learning to real-world clinical and biomedical challenges, helping position the University of Kentucky as a national leader in biomedical informatics and data science.
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