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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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Turn Data into Impact Across Health, Technology, and Science

The M.S. in Biomedical Data Science and Informatics (BDSI) at Clemson University is designed for students passionate about working with data, regardless of their academic background. Whether your experience is in computing, engineering, mathematics, biology, or public health, this interdisciplinary program brings together different perspectives to solve complex, real-world challenges in healthcare and science.

An Interdisciplinary Path for Data-Driven Problem Solvers

Leveraging the strengths of a Tier 1 Research University, the program prepares students to analyze and interpret large, complex datasets, from mobile health technologies to genomic and medical imaging data. Students develop the skills to transform raw data into meaningful insights, using advanced analytical and technological approaches to improve outcomes in medicine, biology, and public health.

Graduates leave the program equipped to:

  • Analyze and manage large-scale data to develop actionable and predictive insights.
  • Apply data science techniques in biomedical and health-related contexts.
  • Understand public health systems and their role in addressing epidemiological challenges.

With courses offered across multiple locations, including Clemson’s main campus, the Medical University of South Carolina, Greenville, and Charleston, students gain access to a broad network of expertise and resources. The program can typically be completed in three to four full-time semesters and is delivered in an in-person, collaborative environment designed to foster hands-on learning and interdisciplinary connections.

  • 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: March 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.