The Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Data Analytics (BMDA) will prepare students for high level professional employment in any sector of the biomedical and related industries that require the design and application of algorithms for extracting meaningful information from large volumes of complex and dynamic physiological data. Graduates may pursue specialized industrial employment as AI/ML engineers or advanced graduate studies related to the development of medical diagnostic and therapeutic devices, medical image processing, and health informatics.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| SEMESTER | DEADLINE |
| Fall | December 15 (Scholarship consideration)
January 15 (Final deadline) |
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants to the Graduate Certificate program in Biomedical Data Analytics must have a bachelor’s degree or be in the process of completing a bachelor's degree. Most applicants have degrees in engineering or closely related fields, such as Biology/Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Physics, and Medicine.
Applicants without a bachelor's degree in a directly related field may still be considered if they have completed and demonstrated strong proficiency in the following coursework (or equivalent):
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| Computer Programming |
| Electronics |
| Life Science |
| Math |
| Physics |
This is not an exhaustive list. Applications are reviewed holistically; simply taking these courses does not guarantee admission.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following materials are required to be included with your online application:
- Transcripts
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation (3 required)
NOTE: The GRE is not required for 2027 applications.
The following is an overview of the tuition & fees for graduate engineering students. Both on-campus and DEN@Viterbi students pay the same tuition.
TUITION
| Academic Year | Per Unit Rate | 3-unit Course | 4-unit Course |
| Fall 2026 - Summer 2027* | $2,742 | $8,226 | $10,968 |
| Fall 2025 - Summer 2026* | $2,665 | $7,995 | $10,660 |
| * Tuition is the same for on-campus and online students |
STUDENT FEES
| Fee Description | Fee Amount | On-Campus | DEN@Viterbi |
| Student Health Center Fee for 2026-27 | $720/semester | | |
| Norman Topping Student Aid Fee | $11/semester | | |
| Graduate Student Programming Fee (On-Campus students) | $40/semester | | |
| Graduate Student Programming Fee (DEN@Viterbi students) | $20/semester | | |
| Exam Proctoring | Free (Honorlock virtual proctor) /
$40 - $100 per course if using traditional proctor center | | |
| Transportation Fee | $151/semester | | |
| Health Insurance (U.S.-based health insurance is required, but it does not have to be through USC) | Fall 2025: $1,224
Spring 2026: $2,298 | | |
Detailed Information on Tuition & Fees
This program is not available via DEN@Viterbi.
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