Data Science at BGE

Bioinformaticians unlock the potential of electronic medical records, genomic data and more, making discoveries that advance biomedical knowledge and public health. This program equips students with a strong practical and theoretical foundation for conducting academic and commercial biomedical research. The program has minimal prerequisites, allowing students from many scientific backgrounds to learn together. Students perform an internship at Georgetown University or elsewhere in the United States, including at the National Institutes of Health, National Laboratories or commercial organizations.

Students in this program receive integrated training comprising computational, quantitative and analytical approaches to data analysis in health sciences. They may choose to focus on cancer biostatistics, bioinformatics, epidemiology, or data science in biomedical research. A research practicum takes students through the process of statistical research, from planning and literature review to model building to interpretation of results. Many graduates pursue academic roles and Ph.D. studies, as well as health research positions in government and industry.

This program provides expertise in translating data into insights and improved care outcomes, from the patient to the population level. The curriculum is especially well suited to students with a science, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or health professional background who are seeking to become a practicing clinical informatician or health data scientist. A mentored capstone project with a government or industry affiliate provides real-world experience and a potential career path.