MS Biomedical Data Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The current explosion of biomedical data provides an awesome opportunity to improve understanding of the mechanisms of disease and ultimately to improve human health care. However, fully harnessing the power of high-dimensional, heterogeneous data requires a new blend of skills including programming, data management, data analysis, and machine learning. The MS degree program in biomedical data science covers core concepts and allows for concentrated coursework, in both methodology and application.

Department: Biostatistics Medical Informatics | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline December 15) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include I SY E 517 Decision Making in Health Care; B M I 573 Foundations of Data-Driven Healthcare; B M I 773 Clinical Research Informatics; STAT 609 Mathematical Statistics I; STAT 610 Introduction to Statistical Inference; STAT 627 Professional Skills in Data Science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. Applicants include both those with bachelor’s degrees in an area of data-science (e.g., computer science, statistics), as well as health professionals and clinicians (e.g., MD's, PharmD's, RN's). It is expected that admitted applicants will have demonstrated an aptitude for computer science and math, fundamental programming skills, knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and at least two semesters of college calculus. The program will consider applicants who have a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds; providing opportunities to develop necessary skills immediately upon entering the program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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