University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Applicants typically need a bachelor's degree and relevant healthcare or technology background (such as nursing, health administration, informatics, or computer science). Some programs prefer professional healthcare experience or technical competency in data analysis.

About This Program

This online graduate certificate prepares healthcare professionals to use and translate artificial intelligence tools within clinical and administrative settings.

Career Outcomes

Build artificial intelligence skills to advance as Data Analyst in Healthcare AI

• 1. Clinical Data Scientist
• 2. Health Informatics Specialist
• 3. AI Implementation Manager in Healthcare Systems
• 4. Healthcare Technology Consultant

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models to improve clinical workflows and patient care delivery
• Analyze large healthcare datasets to identify patterns, predict outcomes, and support evidence-based decision-making
• Evaluate AI system performance, address bias in algorithms, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and ethical standards
• Translate AI solutions into actionable insights for healthcare organizations and interdisciplinary clinical teams

Curriculum Highlights

The five-course curriculum covers foundations of AI in health services, applications to medical data, and leadership in healthcare innovation.

Top Employers

Top employers include major hospital systems (Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins), health technology companies (Epic Systems, Cerner, IBM Watson Health), insurance providers (UnitedHealth, CVS Health), and healthcare consulting firms (McKinsey, Deloitte, Accenture).

Admissions

Applicants typically need a bachelor's degree and relevant healthcare or technology background (such as nursing, health administration, informatics, or computer science). Some programs prefer professional healthcare experience or technical competency in data analysis.

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: Optional
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)