University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in a STEM field such as computer science, engineering, biology, or related discipline is required, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and relevant programming or quantitative experience. Prerequisites in statistics, calculus, and programming (e.g., Python) are often expected.

About This Program

This online master's program examines the intersection of data science, machine learning, and medicine for current and future healthcare leaders.

Career Outcomes

Position as AI Research Scientist in Healthcare AI with machine learning expertise

• 1. AI Healthcare Data Scientist
• 2. Clinical AI Specialist
• 3. Medical Machine Learning Engineer
• 4. Health Informatics Researcher

What You'll Learn

• Develop AI models for analyzing medical images and genomic data.
• Apply machine learning to predict disease outcomes and personalize treatments.
• Design ethical AI systems for clinical decision support.
• Analyze large-scale healthcare datasets for translational research.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum focuses on deep learning in medicine, AI for medical imaging, reinforcement learning for clinical decisions, and advanced natural language processing.

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 pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Roche.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in a STEM field such as computer science, engineering, biology, or related discipline is required, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and relevant programming or quantitative experience. Prerequisites in statistics, calculus, and programming (e.g., Python) are often expected.

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+)