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About the Program

The Biomedical Data Science Program is interdisciplinary and offers instruction and research opportunities leading to MS and PhD degrees in Biomedical Data Science. The program emphasizes research to develop AI, machine learning, and other novel computational methods that can advance precision health. Students receive training in investigating new approaches to conceptual modeling and developing new algorithms that address challenging problems in the biological sciences and clinical medicine. Here, you will develop and apply cutting-edge methods to analyze complex data, ultimately driving discoveries that improve human health. Our program provides the foundation and flexibility you need to forge your own path in this exciting and rapidly evolving field.

What You’ll Study

Required coursework includes:

  • Core biomedical data science courses.

  • Computer science, statistics, math and engineering. 

  • Social and ethical considerations.

  • Domain biology/medicine.

Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty are the intellectual heart of our program. As renowned researchers, passionate educators, and dedicated mentors, they drive innovation, shape the future of their fields, and inspire the next generation of leaders. Explore our directory to learn more about their teaching, research, and expertise.

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Master of Science

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Whether as a full-time student or as a working professional and part-time student, you’ll undertake an in-depth study of biomedical data science. The Academic program divides your time between coursework and a research project. The Professional program focuses on coursework with the option of adding a research project. Both interdisciplinary programs prepare you to contribute creatively to basic or applied biomedical data science projects.
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Doctor of Philosophy

PhD
Through advanced interdisciplinary coursework and research, cultivate your interest in developing new informatics methods and knowledge by learning to develop modern approaches to conceptual modeling, new algorithms that address challenging problems in the biological sciences and clinical medicine, and novel computational methods that can advance biomedicine.
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PhD Minor

PhD Minor
Complement your PhD studies in another field with graduate coursework in Biomedical Data Science to earn a PhD minor.
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