The MS in Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical Sciences is an interdisciplinary graduate program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills at the intersection of AI and biomedical sciences. Offered through the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the program emphasizes statistical modeling, machine learning, and biomedical data analysis.  
  
Students will gain expertise in AI techniques, including machine learning and deep learning methods, as well as biostatistical methods, and their applications to human health. 

Benefits

• Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Combines AI, statistics, and biomedical sciences to prepare students for cutting-edge roles in healthcare and biomedical research.  
• Hands-On Learning: Includes data analysis projects and opportunities for supervised research.  
• Expert Faculty: Courses are taught by experienced faculty from the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.  
• Flexible Electives: Students can tailor their education with electives in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, statistics, data science, biomedical engineering and more.  

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be prepared for roles such as:  

• Biomedical Data Scientists  
• AI Researchers in Healthcare  
• Computational Biologists  
• Biostatisticians  
• Health Informatics Specialist  
• Professionals in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical device industries  

The NSM Career Success Center is an important resource for students pursuing STEM and healthcare careers. Career professionals are available to provide strategies for mastering job interviews, writing professional cover letters and resumes, and connecting with campus recruiters, among other services.  

Application Deadlines and Requirements

Please take note of all application deadlines and visit the Apply Now webpage to begin the application process.  

All application materials must be received by December 15 for first-round consideration of scholarships and fellowships. Applications will continue to be accepted for later rounds until the regular university deadline. 

See the Department of Science/Mathematics Education website for additional information. 

Applicants to the Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical Sciences master’s degree program should have: 

• A bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or another science or engineering discipline  
• At least one semester each of calculus and statistics.  
• A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  
• Test Scores: A GRE score is not required.  
• International students with TOEFL scores less than 600 (paper test), 250 (computer test), or 100 (internet test) are admitted only under special circumstances. Scores must be less than two years old. See the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding English proficiency requirements for international applicants.