The University of Texas at Austin

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a background in healthcare, computer science, data science, or a related field. Relevant work experience in healthcare or technology is preferred, and some programs may require a minimum GPA of 3.0 or demonstrated proficiency in programming or statistics.

About This Program

This online certificate equips healthcare professionals with the skills to use AI for improving patient care, workflow efficiency, and clinical leadership.

Career Outcomes

Develop advanced analytics skills to advance as AI Engineer in Healthcare AI

• 1. Healthcare Data Scientist
• 2. Clinical AI Systems Analyst
• 3. Biomedical Informatics Specialist
• 4. Healthcare AI Product Manager

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for clinical decision support and patient outcome prediction
• Apply natural language processing and data mining techniques to extract insights from unstructured medical data
• Evaluate and mitigate bias and ethical concerns in AI-driven healthcare systems
• Develop secure, compliant, and scalable AI solutions that integrate with healthcare workflows

Curriculum Highlights

The 9-credit-hour structure consists of three online courses covering AI-powered clinical decision support and documentation optimization in healthcare environments.

Top Employers

Top employers in healthcare AI include major hospital systems such as Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic, health tech companies like Optum and UnitedHealth, pharmaceutical firms investing in AI research, and government agencies including the FDA and NIH.

Admissions

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a background in healthcare, computer science, data science, or a related field. Relevant work experience in healthcare or technology is preferred, and some programs may require a minimum GPA of 3.0 or demonstrated proficiency in programming or statistics.

Application Materials

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

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Optional
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)