Master of Science in biomedical diagnostics
The MS in biomedical diagnostics from ASU’s College of Health Solutions puts you on the path to leadership in a critical and innovative industry.
Diagnostics is essential to the practice of medicine, as it provides crucial information for the screening, diagnosis, prognosis, detection of diseases and treatment selection. Today, biomedical diagnostics is involved in more than 70 percent of all clinical decision making.
The cross-disciplinary curriculum is taught by expert, international faculty who are leaders in engineering, technology, medicine, law and business.
This program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals:
• 100% online courses offered in condensed formats.
• Flexible master’s degree that can be completed in one year, if enrolled full time.
Gain the competitive advantage you need to lead in a cuttingedge field with robust growth.
MS in biomedical diagnostics
Core courses provide a background in biomedical diagnostics, while electives allow specialization in technology and business. Complete your studies with an applied project done in conjunction with a diagnostics company.
Core courses
BMD 502 Foundations of Biomedical Informatics Methods I
Survey the methods and theories underlying the field of biomedical informatics.
BMD 510 Current Perspectives in Biomedical Diagnostics
Hear from speakers who review the current state of the biomedical diagnostics industry in terms of technology, regulation or legal issues.
BMD 511 Health Economics, Policy and Payment Models
Explore health care economics and application to important decisions made by stakeholders.
BMD 513 Principles of Diagnostic Technology: Immunoassays
Understand the theory and applications of diagnostic immunoassay systems and devices.
BMD 514 Principles of Diagnostic Technology: Molecular Diagnostics
Learn about analytes, including DNA and RNA, disease application areas, test development, sample preparation and future prospects.
BMD 667 Regulation of Medical Diagnostics
Examine the regulation of drugs, medical devices and biologics, such as vaccines and blood serums, by the Food and Drug Administration.
Elective courses
BMD 550 Translational Bioinformatics
Learn about methods and applications used in the field of translational medical research, including data acquisition and management.
BMD 598 Biomedical Device Design Principles
Understand medical devices through a mix of lectures, demonstrations and experiments. Reverse engineer and build simple devices.
BMI 598 Biomedical Commercialization
Gain a real-world perspective of the challenges faced in commercialization of new technology.
BMI 598 Imaging in Diagnostics
Gain knowledge of CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, PET scans and computer-aided diagnosis.
BMD 562 Bioethical Issues in Applied Biomedicine
Learn about some of the ethical impacts of key diagnostic technologies, including genetic testing and AI.
Research and culminating experience
The culminating experience is a team-based research effort that is guided by both faculty and industry and organizational partners. These industry partners provide real-world projects that challenge students to think creatively and develop a detailed project plan before conducting an in-depth research project. Upon completion, the team will deliver a written research report and oral presentation to faculty and partners.
The College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University translates scientific health research and discovery into practice. Its programs prepare students to address the challenges facing our populations to stay healthy, improve their health, and manage chronic disease — all toward improving health outcomes.
