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Undergraduate Accelerated Master’s (4+1) program 
Certificate in Biomedical Informatics

Undergraduate students have the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Arts/Science and a Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics over the course of five years through the Undergraduate Accelerated Master’s (4+1) Program. The program is an integrated program that overlaps graduate curriculum into the student's undergraduate work, which provides the opportunity to graduate with the Bachelor’s degree and at the same time complete their graduate certificate in biomedical informatics.

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston, formerly UTHealth Houston School of Biomedical Informatics (SBMI) has collaboration agreements with the following institutions whose students are eligible to participate in this integrated curriculum:

Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU)
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU)
Tuskegee University
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

Completing a graduate certificate in biomedical informatics at McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics allows students to become more competitive candidates when applying to professional degrees such as nursing, medicine, dentistry or pharmacy.

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During the last semester of undergraduate study, students will apply to the Master’s degree program at our school to complete the remaining semester credit hours required for the Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics. The remaining 30 semester credit hours can be completed in one year, if enrolled full-time.

A student completing the 4+1 program and the Master of Science program will have the education, skill set and experience needed to enter the workforce in a variety of biomedical informatics fields. Students will be well prepared to continue with their education through doctoral studies or in professional degrees.


Curriculum for Certificate Programs

The course requirements for earning both the undergraduate degree and graduate certificate will vary by participating institution and major. The 4+1 program integrated schedule provides guidance on graduate courses/certificate completion throughout the student’s last years of their undergraduate program. The PDF degree plan options for the below listed majors/programs provides a roadmap on successful completion of the respective graduate certificate at McWilliams.

The integrated schedule and degree plan for all 4+1 programs by undergraduate institution and major are accessible below:


Integrated Schedule
PDF of Degree Plan

  • OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY (OLLU)
    College of Arts and Sciences
    Major:  BA/BS in Biology
    Major:  BA in Chemistry
    Major:  BA in Data Analytics
    Major:  BS in Environmental Science & Sustainability
    Major:  BS in Kinesiology – Exercise Science/Health Professions
    Major:  BA/BS in Mathematics
    School of Business and Leadership
    Major: BBA/BAS/BS in Computer Information Systems and Security
    College of Professional Studies
    Major: BA in Sociology
  • TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (TAMIU)
    College of Arts and Sciences
    Major: Biology  
    Major: Chemistry  
    Major: Computer Engineering  
    Major: Sociology  
    Major: Systems Engineering  
    College of Nursing and Health Sciences
    Major: Exercise Science  
    Major: Pre-Nursing  
    Major: Public Health  
    A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business
    Major: Management Information System/DA  
  • TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
    College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
    Major: BS in Biology  
    Major: BS in Chemistry  
    Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science (CBIS)
    Major: BS in Computer Science  
    Major: BS in Information Technology  
    College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences (CAENS)
    Major: BS in Environmental, Natural Resource and Plant Sciences  
    Major: BS in Public Health Nutrition  
    School of Nursing and Allied Health (SONAH)
    Major: BS in Nursing  
  • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY (UTRGV)
    College of Health Professions
    Major: Applied Technology in Health Services Technology
    Major: Biomedical Sciences
    College of Sciences
    Major: Biology
    Major: Environmental Sciences

Application Steps and Requirements

Please review the below criteria and steps to apply for admissions to the 4+1 program.

  • Step 1

    4+1 Pre-Application

    The admission process for the Undergraduate Accelerated Master’s (4+1) program requires the submission of the No-Cost 4+1 Pre-Application.

    Pre-Application requirements include:

    1. Biodemographic Information
    2. Unofficial transcripts from all of your colleges and universities attended
    3. Program Recommendation Form – A form will be sent to your recommender to be completed and submitted on your behalf.
    4. Essay Question – In 1-2 pages, please tell us about your future career & educational goals.

    Pre-Application requirements include:
    Fall Admission  June 1
    Spring Admission October 1
    Summer Admission February 1


    All documents for the 4+1 Pre-application must be submitted by the above deadline date for the term you are applying to Candidates who successfully make it through the pre-application process will be cleared to begin Step 2.

  • Step 2
    Interview

    If your pre-application is approved, you will be contacted to have an interview with the 4+1 admissions committee.

  • Step 3

    McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics Application

    Upon meeting the requirements in Step 1 and the recommendation of the admissions committee, you then submit an application to the Graduate Certificate program.

    Please carefully review the admissions requirement webpage that outlines specific requirements for the “Graduate Certificates”.

    Each applicant must submit all required admissions materials for the graduate certificate by the following dates:

    Deadline Date:
    Spring Admission November 1
    Summer Admission March 1
    Fall Admission July 1

Contact Information:

Office of Academic Affairs
D. Bradley McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston 
(713) 500-3591
[email protected]


Last Update: 01/28/2025