Michigan Technological University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in a related field such as computer science, engineering, health informatics, or healthcare is required, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and relevant coursework or experience in programming and statistics.

About This Program

This graduate program provides the tools needed to reinvent healthcare through AI, helping professionals bridge the gap between medicine and advanced data technologies.

Career Outcomes

Build machine learning skills to advance as Data Engineer in Healthcare AI

• 1. AI Healthcare Analyst
• 2. Clinical Data Scientist
• 3. Health Informatics Specialist
• 4. Medical AI Developer

What You'll Learn

• Develop AI models for analyzing medical images and predicting patient outcomes
• Apply machine learning techniques to electronic health records and clinical data
• Address ethical considerations, bias mitigation, and regulatory compliance in healthcare AI
• Implement AI-driven decision support systems for diagnostics and personalized medicine

Curriculum Highlights

The two-semester curriculum features required coursework in AI methods in healthcare, clinical decision support, and applied machine learning for medical informatics.

Top Employers

Top employers include major hospital systems like Mayo Clinic, tech firms such as Google Health and IBM Watson Health, pharmaceutical companies, and government health agencies.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in a related field such as computer science, engineering, health informatics, or healthcare is required, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and relevant coursework or experience in programming and statistics.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)