Fall Semester 2018 | |
Aug 27 | Classes Begin |
Dec 7 | Classes End |
Dec 10 - 14 | Final Examinations |
Spring Semester 2019 | |
Jan 14 | Classes Begin |
Mar 18 - 22 | Spring Break |
May 3 | Classes End |
May 6 - 10 | Final Examinations |
Summer Semester 2020 | |
May 20 | Classes Begin |
Aug 12 | Classes End |
Aug 13 - 14 | Final Examinations |
Note: At the discretion of the Dean, the attendance of certain individuals may be required on a scheduled university holiday and on other than the usual scheduled class dates because of practicum/preceptorship requirements. Holidays will be announced in the class schedule each semester/session.
Applications to the programs in SBMI may be submitted online at https://sbmi.uth.edu/applysbmi/.
Additional information is available by contacting SBMI's Office of Academic Affairs at:
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Biomedical Informatics School of Academic Affairs 7000 Fannin, Suite 650 Houston, TX 77030 Telephone: (713) 500-3591 Email address SBMIAcademics@uth.tmc.edu
Specific requirements for admission to the certificate and degree programs are provided in the program section of this catalog.Completed applications are reviewed by the Certificate Program Coordinator(s). Recommendations for or against admission are made to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The Certificate Program Coordinator(s) advise all certificate students.
The School Admission, Progression and Graduation Committee reviews completed applications to the master’s and doctoral programs.
The admission criteria include, but are not limited to:
Qualified applicants will be invited to interview with faculty members at the discretion of the committee. The Office of Academic Affairs will schedule personal interviews. In addition to the listed criteria, the applicant’s communication skills and understanding of the program may be evaluated based on the personal interview. Admissions decisions will be made after interviews are completed.
Certificates in Biomedical Informatics Application Deadlines
Fall admissions - July 1
Spring admissions - November 1
Summer admissions - March 1
Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics Application Deadlines
Fall admissions - July 1
Spring admissions - November 1
Summer admissions - March 1
Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Informatics Application Deadlines
Fall admissions - December 1
Spring admissions - July 1
Summer admissions - N/A
Doctorate in Health Informatics Application Deadlines
Fall admissions - March 1
Spring and Summer admissions - Only one DHI cohort will be admitted annually.
Address application inquiries to:
Office of Academic Affairs
UTHealth School of Biomedical Informatics at Houston
7000 Fannin, Suite 650
Houston, TX 77030 713-500-3591
SBMIAcademics@uth.tmc.edu
Waiver or alteration of any course or credit-hour requirements, other than those mandated by statute, for admission to the School or of courses offered by the School, must be based upon a review of the circumstances, a justification and review by the faculty, and final written approval by the Dean. Requirements mandated by statute will not be waived or altered.
In order to register, a student must have on file in the Office of the Registrar official transcripts and documents of all previous academic work, and meet all admission requirements. A student who knowingly falsifies or is a party to the falsification of any official University record (including transcripts and/or application for admission) will be subject to the offer of admission being withdrawn, or disciplinary action, which may include dismissal from the University.
Students who matriculate in the School of Biomedical Informatics fall into one of the following categories.
Full-time Student: a graduate student enrolled in at least nine semester credit hours (SCH) each during the fall and spring semester, or six semester credit hours in the 12-week summer session. Only those credit hours in UTHealth courses taken for credit are counted in the calculation of credits designating a full-time student.
Part-time Student: a graduate student enrolled in a program for fewer than nine semester credit hours in the fall or spring semester, or fewer than six semester credit hours in the 12-week summer session.
Certificate Student: a student admitted to a certificate program seeking a certificate of completion of 15 semester credit hours. Enrollment in a certificate program does not entitle a student to admission to a degree-seeking program.
Non-degree Student: a student who is admitted to SBMI for one or more courses but not admitted to a degree or certificate program. Enrollment as a non?degree student does not entitle a student to admission to a program. A non-degree student is not eligible to receive a degree. Non-degree students will not be allowed to register for practicum/doctoral courses. Non-degree students can complete a maximum of 9 semester credit hours and must maintain a 3.0/4.0 grade point average.
Accelerated Masters Student: a student who is presently enrolled in a bachelors-level academic program at another accredited institution that has a signed Program Agreement with SBMI and has been admitted to SBMI to complete a graduate certificate at the same time as completing an undergraduate degree.
Concurrent/Inter-institutional Student: Concurrent and inter-institutional students can complete a maximum of 12 semester credit hours and must maintain a 3.0/4.0 grade point average.
Any degree or certificate seeking student enrolled at UTHealth who is not admitted to a degree program or certificate program in the School of Biomedical Informatics can complete a maximum of 12 semester credit hours and must maintain a 3.0/4.0 grade point average.
Students enroll each semester by using myUTH on the web at https://my.uth.tmc.edu. There is no on?site enrollment. Enrollment dates are announced in the online Registration Schedule found on the Office of Registrar website at: http://www.uth.edu/registrar/current-students/registration/registration-schedule.htm.