University of Kansas
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1865 |
| Chancellor | Bernadette Gray-Little |
| Provost | Neeli Bendapudi |
| Location | Lawrence, Kansas, United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue and crimson |
| Nickname | Jayhawks |
| Website | ku.edu |
| https://www.linkedin.com/edu/school?id=18385 |
University of Kansas, often referred to as KU or Kansas, is a public research university located in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. KU branch campuses are located in the cities of Wichita, Overland Park, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas, which houses the university's Medical Center and University Hospital. The university offers more than 370 degree programs across its 13 schools.[1] KU is classified as a research university with very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.[2] The university enrolled more than 27,000 students, and it ranked 118 among national universities and 56 in "Top Public Schools" according to U.S. News & World Report's 2016 rankings.[3]
Informatics programs
Bioinformatics
The following bioinformatics-related options exist for potential students:
- Ph.D. in Computational Biology
- ?? credit hours
- Available online? No
- Program URL: http://bioinformatics.ku.edu/phd-program-1
Health and clinical informatics
The following health/clinical informatics options exist for potential students:
- M.S. in Health Informatics
- 40 credit hours, completed in roughly two years
- Available online? Partially
- Program URL: http://www.kumc.edu/health-informatics/master-in-health-informatics.html
- Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
- 19 credit hours with mentored practicum; "All courses are offered online with the exception of the practicum which can be taken at a location near the student, provided that all advance requirements are met."
- Available online? Mostly
- Program URL: http://www.kumc.edu/health-informatics/post-masters-certificate.html
Additional external links
References
- ↑ "About KU". University of Kansas. https://www.ku.edu/about/. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ↑ "Standard Listings". Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Indiana University. http://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/lookup/standard.php. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ↑ "University of Kansas". U.S. News & World Report - Best Colleges. U.S. News & World Report LLP. http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/ku-1948. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
