Master of Science in Biomedical Image Computing (BIC)
Online
DURATION
1 up to 5 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
26 Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
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Key Summary
Introduction
Biomedical image computing is a large, rapidly growing industry and research field comprising the formation and analysis of diagnostic images. Both image system design and biomedical image analysis currently are being revolutionized at a tremendous rate by the emergence of machine learning techniques. This Master of Science in Biomedical Image Computing degree addresses the need for efficient, rigorous training focused at the intersection of biomedical imaging science, high-performance computing, and machine learning.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The M.S. in Biomedical Image Computing degree is a self-funded program where students are responsible for paying their tuition and fees. Students in this program are not eligible for Board of Trustee (BOT) tuition waiver-generating assistantships at the University of Illinois.
The Department of Bioengineering has a limited number of partial scholarships available for highly qualified students enrolling in the on-campus program. All applications are automatically considered for these scholarships; no additional action is needed. Note that students enrolling in the online program are not eligible for these scholarships.
All students are encouraged to visit the Office of Student Financial Aid for additional information.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Curriculum
The M.S. in Biomedical Image Computing (M.S. in BIC) program is an intensive professional degree that can be completed in three semesters while on campus. Students must complete 36 credit hours, including core and elective classes.
The curriculum for the online MS in the BIC program can be flexible. Students would need to take classes in sequence and based on availability – please work with the BIC program to plan your curriculum.
Rankings
#2 Bioengineering graduate program
#2 Overall online engineering graduate program (The Grainger College of Engineering)
#7 Overall engineering graduate program in the U.S. (The Grainger College of Engineering)
U.S. News & World Report, 2025