Biomedical Diagnostics, MS
Discover how diagnostic technologies are developed, regulated, commercialized and applied to improve patient outcomes. Learn the basics of how biomedical testing works and gain practical experience in a blended setting with classmates around the globe.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Biomedical Diagnostics master's description
In the Master of Science in biomedical diagnostics, you gain insights into a growing industry that's at the center of health care innovation and personalized medicine.
The biomedical diagnostics program has been designed by expert faculty with significant experience in the business, legal and technical aspects of diagnostics.
You progress through the five foundational areas:
- application of diagnostics
- business of diagnostics
- policy of diagnostics
- science of diagnostics
- technology of diagnostics
You complete a culminating experience in which you work with fellow students on a team-based project with diagnostics industry leaders on a topic driven by practical needs in the field.
Why study biomedical diagnostics at ASU?
This biomedical diagnostics degree is a flexible online program that you can finish in as little as one year, preparing for leadership in health care, biotech and medical technology.
While many biomedical science programs center mainly on laboratory work or research, this degree reaches further. You learn from multidisciplinary faculty whose expertise spans medicine, engineering, business, technology and law, building on ASU's reputation for innovation and interdisciplinary problem-solving. You also plug into the university's broader health innovation ecosystem, including research and translational health initiatives.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
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.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Execute a team-based research project and show effective teamwork skills.
- Evaluate regulatory models for medical devices, with an emphasis on the regulation of biomedical diagnostics.
- Synthesize public and private health care finance and reimbursement, and the impacts to the diagnostics industry
Execute a team-based research project and show effective teamwork skills.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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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 institution. Prior degrees in health, engineering, science, supply chain management, or a related field are preferred. 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 a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information 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 one reference is required. The reference is contacted via email to submit a letter of recommendation and respond to a series of questions about the applicant.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 07/15 | Priority* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 11/15 | Priority* |
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this biomedical diagnostics master's degree prepares you for
Professional opportunities are 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. The following career examples are just a small portion of the possibilities:
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
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Health Systems Transformation
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HLTHN 401AA
CHSGrad@asu.edu
602-496-3300
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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