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Computing includes the design and development of software and hardware systems and the study of how people and organizations use and benefit from these systems.

Information on admission requirements, financial assistance, and academic policies and procedures as a student in SoC can be found in the Clemson University Catalog and the SoC Graduate Handbook. For the BDSI Ph.D. program, please see the BDSI Ph.D. Graduate Handbook.

Biomedical Data Science and Informatics M.S.

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The Biomedical Data Science and Informatics M.S. is an interdisciplinary program that leverages the broad strengths of a Tier 1 Research University, spanning the fields of computing, engineering, mathematics, biology, and public health. The objective of the program is to produce the next generation of data scientists, prepared to manage and analyze big data sources from mobile sensors to genomic and imaging technologies. Graduates will possess the necessary skills for informatics careers in biology, medicine, and public health, with a focus on the development of prescriptive analytics derived from large fields of data.

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  • Manage and analyze data, developing prescriptive analytics from large data sets.
  • Apply technological approaches in a biomedical context.
  • Identify the principles and limitations of public health programs as they relate to epidemiological problems.

Courses can be taken at The Medical University of South Carolina, the University Center of Greenville, and the Zucker Family Graduate Education Center at the North Charleston CURI campus, in addition to the courses offered at Clemson’s main campus.

Typical time to completion is three to four full-time academic semesters. The program is not available online.

  • Degree Requirements

    Requirements

    Each student will work with the Program Coordinator to construct a program of study that conforms to the following 32-34-hour requirement. In cases where a student lacks prerequisites for a required course, the student will be asked to complete both the prerequisite coursework and the required course. The prerequisite coursework will be in addition to the degree requirements of the program.

    Non-Thesis, Coursework Only

    Coursework (32-34 total hours):

    • Area I – Biomedical Informatics Foundations and Applications (12 hours)
    • Area II – Computing/Math/Stats/Engineering (12 hours)
    • Area III – Population Health, Health Systems, and Policy (5-6 hours)
    • Area IV –Domain Biology/Medicine (3-4 hours)

    View a detailed look at our BDSI M.S. curriculum.

    Combined B.S./M.S. for Current Clemson Undergraduates

    The BDSI M.S. offers several combined B.S./M.S. course plans. Partner departments include Bioengineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Health Science, and Genetics and Biochemistry. These course plans allow Clemson undergraduates to apply up to 12 hours of graduate coursework to both their B.S. and M.S. degrees.

    To qualify for a combined B.S./M.S. course plan, students are required to have a minimum 3.4 GPA and to have completed at least 90 undergraduate credit hours. For additional details on the combined B.S./M.S., please contact Adam Rollins at rollin7@clemson.edu.

  • Applying to the M.S. Program

    Application Requirements and Recommendations

    Required for application to the program:

    • Bachelor's degree in biomedical or health sciences, computing, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or related disciplines
    • One year of college calculus
    • One year of college biology
    • Computer programming coursework or substantial experience in industry

    Recommended for application to the program:

    • Competency in more than one area from the following list: biomedical or health sciences, computing, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or related disciplines, as demonstrated by completion of a major, minor, or certificate
    • Relevant research or work experience
    • Coursework in multivariate calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics, and biostatistics
    • One year of computer science coursework that focuses on the fundamentals of computer science and software engineering principles, including abstraction, modularity, and object-oriented programming

    The Application Process

    The M.S. program only admits to the Fall semester. Individuals are encouraged to complete their application several weeks prior to the deadline.

    • Deadline: April 15th

    Application fees are not required.

    How to Apply

    Required documents can be found here. Application to the BDSI M.S. requires three letters of recommendation. GRE scores are not required for application to the BDSI M.S.

    Questions and Application Guidance

    Adam Rollins, Graduate Services Coordinator
    rollin7@clemson.edu

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Computing includes the design and development of software and hardware systems and the study of how people and organizations use and benefit from these systems.

Information on admission requirements, financial assistance, and academic policies and procedures as a student in SoC can be found in the Clemson University Catalog and the SoC Graduate Handbook. For the BDSI Ph.D. program, please see the BDSI Ph.D. Graduate Handbook.