It is strongly encouraged that all applicants submit GRE scores with their application. Raw GRE scores are not used as an admission criterion. Rather, the percentile is considered in conjunction with many other aspects of the application. The verbal score is as important as the quantitative and analytic scores, because communication skills are crucial in informatics. Five years is the limit at which the testing agency will report scores.
Communication skills are crucial in informatics.
The Applied Master of Arts degree prepares trainees for practical, hands-on careers in health care, consulting, insurance, pharmaceuticals, and other industries. The Research Master of Arts degree prepares trainees for research positions in health care, biomedical research, education, and industry. This program can only be pursued on a full-time basis, requiring two years of study. The MA program is a separate program from the doctoral program. Applicants should chose one or the other, depending on their needs.