Bridge Two Worlds

Whether you are a clinician or health system professional looking to develop real data science and AI skills or a data scientist who wants to truly understand healthcare, our curriculum is meant to meet you where you are and build toward the same destination: the ability to excel across both worlds.

The University of Rochester’s close connection to its medical center means that interdisciplinary is built into the environment itself, with technical rigor from the Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GIDS-AI) and direct exposure to real-world clinical perspectives through the UR Health Lab.

Programmed for You

Our flexible program is built with working professionals and students needs in mind.

Duration

Full-time students can complete the program in two semesters (one year) by taking four courses each semester. Part-time students can complete the program in:

  • Four semesters by taking two courses each semester
  • Eight semesters by taking one course each semester

Courses are offered over the fall, spring, and summer semesters, allowing part-time students to complete their program in as little as 15 months. Students can also flex between one to two courses each semester.

Remote Learning

All lectures and interactions will take place over zoom and an online learning platform called Blackboard. Lectures and class meetings will take place at fixed days and times during the semester. Lectures will also be recorded for offline viewing and review, but we strongly encourage students to attend the synchronous lectures to maximize their learning.

Costs

The Healthcare Data Science and AI MS program charges tuition at the Hajim School graduate program rate. You can view current tuition and fee schedules on the Bursar’s Office website. Students will take a total of 32 credits for the entire program.

Applicants are automatically considered for tuition discounts and fellowships based on their application. No separate application or request process is needed.

Explore our Program

Information Sessions for Prospective Students

Get an in depth look at our program, including courses, course planning, instructors, and course logistic. These sessions also review the application process and leave time for prospective students to ask any questions they may have.

Have a question already in mind? Feel free to check out our FAQ page before the session to get some additional insight.

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Learn from the Experts

Because the program was built jointly from the ground up by GIDS-AI and the UR Health Lab, students get to take courses taught by leading physicians, computer scientists, nurses, data scientists, and statisticians. As a culmination of their coursework, students get to propose their own capstone projects and are matched with a disciplinary mentor and a data science mentor to complete their project.

Curriculum

Our Healthcare AI program consists of eight online courses for a total of 32 credits.

Courses will be delivered online via zoom lectures, with students receiving access to the University’s computing infrastructure, which has common software packages for data science installed on the system.

Program courses include:

  • DSCC 481: Python Programming and Tools for Data Science (fall)
  • DSCC 482: Statistical Foundations and Data Visualization (fall)
  • DSCC 484: Healthcare Data Management and Clinical Informatics (fall)
  • DSCC 485: Introduction to Privacy Fairness and Ethical Considerations for Healthcare Data Science (fall)
  • DSCC 486: Applied Machine Learning and Healthcare Data Mining (spring)
  • DSCC 487: Inferential Statistics for Data Science (spring)
  • DSCC 488: Deep Learning for Healthcare (spring)
  • DSCC 489: Healthcare Data Science Practicum (spring)

Sample Schedules

We’ve outlined two possible sample schedules students might take to complete program requirements.

See Sample Schedules

Innovators in Healthcare

A Hub for Tech-Enabled Healthcare Impact

The UR Health Lab harnesses the power of cutting-edge technology and data to innovate healthcare solutions. By bridging healthcare, academia, and industry, it fosters collaboration and find the best solutions to complex problems that lead to better healthcare outcomes. The UR Health Lab provides students an avenue to gain real-world experience applying data science and AI to solve healthcare challenges.

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Ready to Apply?

Interested in applying to the MS in Healthcare Data Science and AI program? Visit our apply page for information about deadline, requirements, and application fees.