Online Master of Science in Biomedical Diagnostics

The Master of Science in biomedical diagnostics is designed to help you understand the vital role diagnostics plays in every facet of the health care system. Our students and faculty are committed to improving the quality of life for people around the world and stimulating economic growth through advanced research and education.

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Next start date: 01/11/2021

Total classes: 10

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours: 30

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Graduates with a master’s in biomedical diagnostics can help biomedical companies to transform health care and medical services, or take on management roles in the field. A master’s in biomedical diagnostics from ASU Online can help provide you with the knowledge and experience to pursue new career opportunities.

The Master of Science in biomedical diagnostics is a professional degree that offers specialized training and coursework on key topics in medical research, health care finance, patient management and more.

Diagnostics are used in 70% of medical decisions. The industry employs almost 2 million people in the U.S., according to Quest Diagnostics and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The online program covers four core curricular areas that can help you build a more holistic understanding of biomedical diagnostics, including:

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  • Technology of Diagnostics.
  • Science of Diagnostics.
  • Business of Diagnostics.
  • Application of Diagnostics.

Through this biomedical diagnostics program, you will study how diagnostics influences decision-making at medical organizations around the world, from pharmaceutical and technology development to health care policy and finance. Students can develop a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory, business, legal and technological facets of biomedical diagnostics, which can help prepare you for a variety of careers in health care. Over the longer term, this degree program provides the education and training to enable its graduates the ability to analyze issues and problems in a more holistic manner, thus being better prepared to provide more impactful outcomes for the company they work for, as well as the diagnostics and medical industries.

To learn more about the specific skills you can build through the Master of Science in biomedical diagnostics program, explore the degree spotlight.

This 30-credit-hour MS program is designed to be completed in less than two years with the possibility to complete it within one year and is primarily offered in condensed 7.5-week sessions. To graduate, you will develop an applied project on a topic relevant to the diagnostics field alongside other ASU students, professors or the university’s industry and organization partners working in the area of biomedical diagnostics.

Featured courses

As part of the master’s in biomedical diagnostics program, you will take one course with extensive learning modules from through Dublin City University (DCU). You will not travel to Ireland or DCU and all coursework will be transferred into your ASU degree program upon completion.

Required core

Health Economics, Policy and Payment Models

Required core

Principles of Diagnostic Technology: Immunoassays

Electives

Translational Bioinformatics

Required core

Regulation of Medical Diagnostics

Related careers

After earning an MS in biomedical diagnostics or a master’s in biomedical diagnostics online, graduates often pursue research-focused positions in health care, including:

R&D support and management

Clinical laboratory technician

Clinical research specialist

Quality systems analyst

Regulatory affairs specialist

Executive management

Medical school

Sales

Marketing

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Prestigious faculty

Our faculty bring a high-level of expertise to every research project. In addition to cutting-edge approaches to research, we’re focused on creating a better future for people. We’re lifelong learners with a goal to improve health outcomes for the communities we serve. Some of our research focuses on:

  • Discovering the impact of the environment and policy on food security and community health.
  • Exploring mechanisms involved in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
  • Harnessing big data to improve patient outcomes.
  • Using state-of-the-art cognitive, behavioral and neuroscience techniques to study the components of human communication.
  • Utilizing advanced technology to monitor and promote healthy lifestyles.

Prestigious faculty

Our faculty bring a high-level of expertise to every research project. In addition to cutting-edge approaches to research, we’re focused on creating a better future for people. We’re lifelong learners with a goal to improve health outcomes for the communities we serve. Some of our research focuses on:

  • Discovering the impact of the environment and policy on food security and community health.
  • Exploring mechanisms involved in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
  • Harnessing big data to improve patient outcomes.
  • Using state-of-the-art cognitive, behavioral and neuroscience techniques to study the components of human communication.
  • Utilizing advanced technology to monitor and promote healthy lifestyles.

Apply to the ASU Online biomedical diagnostics graduate program

All applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions to qualify for the Master of Science in biomedical diagnostics program. Eligible candidates typically possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in one of the following, or a closely related field:. biomedical informatics, biology, life sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, biomedical engineering, business, computer science, supply chain management, health sciences and medical studies.

Application requirements

Developing the health workforce of the future

At the College of Health Solutions, students and faculty research solutions to pressing global health challenges while preparing the health workforce of the future. Ongoing partnerships with the medical community offer students access to professional resources and networking opportunities with Mayo Clinic, Banner Health, HonorHealth, Dignity Health and more. 

6,500+

students.

250+

Barrett honors scholars.

160+

faculty members.

$14.5 million

in research expenditures.

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