Biomedical Diagnostics, MS
Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Radiology, Genetic Analysis, Health Economics, Imaging, Immunoassays, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Medical Device Regulation, Medical Devices, Medical Technology, Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmacology, Precision Medicine
Learn the fundamentals of biomedical diagnostics and gain practical experience through a blended, global classroom setting. Earn your degree online --- and propel your career --- in as little as one year.
Students studying biomedical diagnostics gain insights into a growing industry that is at the center of health care innovation and personalized medicine. The MS program in biomedical diagnostics can be completed in one year, if enrolled full time.
The biomedical diagnostics program has been designed by expert faculty with significant experience in the business, legal and technical aspects of diagnostics.
Students in this program will progress through the 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 real needs in the field.
- College/school:
College of Health Solutions
- Location: Online
31 credit hours including the required applied project course (BMD 593)
Required Core (19 credit hours) Electives (6 credit hours) Research (3 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) Additional Curricular Information
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)
BMD 592 Research (3)
BMD 593 Applied Project (3)
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.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in one of the following fields, or a closely related field: biomedical informatics, biology, life sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, biomedical engineering, business, computer science, supply chain management, health sciences or medical studies.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- two references (academic or professional)
- resume or curriculum vitae
- statement of purpose
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
The one- to two-page statement of purpose should include the applicant's interest in the program, what they expect to learn from the program, their professional goals, and a short description of their background in the sciences.
Contact information for two references is required. References will be contacted via email to submit a letter of recommendation and respond to a series of questions about the applicant.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | 07/15 | Priority |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | 11/15 | Priority |
Professional opportunities are quite broad and depend on the student's educational and work backgrounds as well as their personal interests. Graduates can pursue diverse options such as executive leadership, competitive intelligence, research and development, laboratory management or entrance to professional school. The following career examples are just a small portion of the possibilities:
Analysts
- clinical research
- competitive intelligence
- quality assurance
- research lab
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
- research lab
- program and project management
Laboratorians and technologists
- clinical lab
- research lab
College of Health Solutions
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
