The Ohio State University

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Admission Snapshot

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

About This Program

This online certificate focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of artificial intelligence tools within the healthcare industry.

Career Outcomes

Gain machine learning skills to advance as AI Research Scientist in Healthcare AI

• 1. AI Health Informatics Specialist
• 2. Digital Health Product Manager
• 3. Clinical Data Scientist
• 4. Healthcare AI Consultant

What You'll Learn

• Apply machine learning algorithms to healthcare datasets for predictive modeling.
• Design AI-driven digital health solutions for remote patient monitoring.
• Evaluate ethical and regulatory considerations in AI healthcare applications.
• Develop clinical decision support tools using AI and big data.

Curriculum Highlights

The 12-credit curriculum consists of courses in Programming for Biomedical Informatics, AI in Medical Imaging, and Predictive Analytics in Electronic Health Records.

Top Employers

Top employers include major hospital systems like Mayo Clinic, tech firms such as Google Health and IBM Watson Health, and digital health companies like Teladoc and Tempus.

Admissions

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

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+)