University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, biology, or a related field is required, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and relevant coursework in programming, statistics, or machine learning. GRE scores are often optional, with preference given to applicants with research or healthcare experience.

About This Program

This graduate degree combines academic rigor with real-world applications to produce experts in medical and clinical artificial intelligence.

Career Outcomes

Excel as Machine Learning Engineer in Healthcare AI with artificial intelligence expertise

• 1. AI Healthcare Data Scientist
• 2. Clinical AI Researcher
• 3. Medical Imaging AI Specialist
• 4. Health AI Product Manager

What You'll Learn

• Develop AI models for analyzing medical images and genomic data
• Apply machine learning to predict disease progression and treatment outcomes
• Design ethical AI systems for clinical decision support
• Analyze multimodal healthcare datasets for translational research

Curriculum Highlights

The program covers foundations, applications, and design of AI applications, with elective options in large language models and innovation projects.

Top Employers

Top employers include major hospital systems like Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic, tech firms such as Google Health and IBM Watson Health, and research institutions like NIH and pharmaceutical companies.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, biology, or a related field is required, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and relevant coursework in programming, statistics, or machine learning. GRE scores are often optional, with preference given to applicants with research or healthcare experience.

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+)