Program Overview

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Biomedical Diagnostics, MS

The Master of Science in Biomedical Diagnostics is a graduate program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of biomedical diagnostics and practical experience through a blended, global classroom setting.

Program Description

The program is offered by the College of Health Solutions and can be completed in as little as one year. Students gain insights into a growing industry that is at the center of health care innovation and personalized medicine. The program has been designed by expert faculty with significant experience in the business, legal, and technical aspects of diagnostics.

At a Glance

• College/School: College of Health Solutions
• Location: Online
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree Requirements

The program requires 31 credit hours, including the required applied project course (BMD 593).

• Required Core (19 credit hours)
  • BMD 502 Foundations of Biomedical Informatics Methods I (3)
  • BMD 510 Current Perspectives in Biomedical Diagnostics (3)
  • BMD 513 Principles of Diagnostic Technology: Immunoassays (4)
  • BMD 514 Principles of Diagnostic Technology: Molecular Diagnostics (3)
  • BMD 667 Regulation of Medical Diagnostics (3)
  • HCD 511 Health Economics and Policy (3)
• Electives (6 credit hours)
• Research (3 credit hours)
  • BMD 592 Research (3)
• Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
  • BMD 593 Applied Project (3)
• Additional Curricular Information
  • Students should see the academic unit for a list of approved elective courses.
  • BMD 592 and BMD 593 are contiguous courses and cannot be taken in different academic years.

Admission Requirements

• General University Admission Requirements:
  • All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicant Requirements:
  • Earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in one of the following fields or a related field: biomedical informatics, biology, life sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, biomedical engineering, business, computer science, supply chain management, health sciences, or medical studies.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
• Application Materials:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Two references (academic or professional)
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

Tuition information can be found on the university's website, which provides details on tuition rates and financial aid options.

Career Opportunities

Professional opportunities are quite broad and depend on the graduate's educational and work backgrounds and personal interests. They can pursue diverse options such as executive leadership, competitive intelligence, research and development, laboratory management, or entrance to professional school. Examples of career paths include:

• Analysts
  • Clinical research
  • Competitive intelligence
  • Laboratory research
  • Quality assurance
• Department and organizational leadership
  • Diagnostics
  • Laboratory
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Research and development
• Managers
  • Accounts
  • Clinical research
  • Marketing and sales
  • Medical and health services
  • Product
  • Quality control
  • Program and project management
• Laboratorians and technologists
  • Clinical lab
  • Research lab

Research Areas

The program covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Bioinformatics
• Biotechnology
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Genetic Analysis
• Health Economics
• Imaging
• Immunoassays
• Infectious Diseases
• Medical Device Regulation
• Medical Devices
• Medical Technology
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Pharmacology
• Precision Medicine
• Bioethics

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of biomedical diagnostics. Students progress through four foundational areas:

• Application of diagnostics
• Business of diagnostics
• Science of diagnostics
• Technology of diagnostics Students complete a culminating experience in which they work with fellow students on a team-based project with diagnostics leaders in the industry on a topic driven by practical needs in the field.