The MS in Medical Imaging & Imaging Informatics is a unique degree that prepares you for a career in biomedical imaging, image processing and medical imaging informatics, including Picture Archiving & Communication Systems (PACS). This degree will prepare you for a career in any of the following:
- Medical imaging and health information industry
- Military healthcare system
- General healthcare industry including hospital enterprise, HMO, and private enterprise. The MSBME program is also suitable for you if you intend to continue in graduate school or medical school.
- Healthcare entrepreneur
- Medical school
Topics covered include PACS application servers; digital-based tele-consultation with medical images; PACS-based CAD, informatics infrastructure of micro CT, MR, and PET; image-based neurosurgical Comm and Module; PACS simulator, image security in HIPAA environment, bone age assessment from a hand digital atlas; homeland defense strategies; medical simulation and modeling; data grid for image data disaster recovery; Cyberknife information system for brain tumor treatment, DICOM-based radiotherapy information system, and much more.
International Students: This program is eligible for the OPT STEM extension.
- This program requires completion of 28 units of coursework
- Thesis option and Directed Research (research without thesis) may be requested after completing first semester. Thesis option is not guaranteed
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
| SEMESTER | DEADLINE |
| Spring | September 1 (extended to October 1) |
| Fall | December 15 (Scholarship consideration)
January 15 (Final deadline) |
Visit our Ready to Apply page for more information.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants to the Master of Science program in Medical Imaging & Imaging Informatics 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 2026 applications.
The following link will take you to an overview of the tuition & fees for graduate engineering students, including payment information. Both on-campus and DEN@Viterbi students pay the same tuition
TUITION AND FEES OVERVIEW
Use the link below to download the Cost of Attendance to see a summary of tuition and fees by semester. The document is a typical example and the number of courses, and time to complete the program, will vary by student.
Estimated Cost of Attendance - 28 Unit Program
Alumni Employment*
Companies & Job Titles (multiple positions may be listed)
- Biosense Webster - QE
- The MathWorks, Inc. - EDG Engineer
- Mozza - Lab Technician
- Philips SEM - MR Sequence Design Engineer
- Volpara Health - Radiology Sales Specialist
Additional career outcomes information can be found on our general MS in Biomedical Engineering page.
Internships**
Mathworks
* Information is based on voluntary surveys and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive view of program alumni.
** Internship data is from CPT internships done by our international student population.
This program is also available online to professional engineers through DEN@Viterbi. Because the DEN@Viterbi program provides a fully equivalent academic experience, the degree a USC engineering student earns is the same whether they are on-campus or online.
If you are interested in beginning classes as a DEN@Viterbi student next semester, explore the requirements and steps to enrolling as a Limited Status Student.
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Detailed Program Curriculum and RequirementsSchedule of Classes
DEN@VITERBI ONLINE COURSE OFFERINGS
The following courses and program requirements serve as program planning for DEN@Viterbi students. Course offerings and availability are subject to change. Please consult with advisor if you have any questions.
| Required Courses |
| All courses are required - 18 units total. |
| BME 513 | Signal and Systems Analysis (4 units) |
| BME 525 | Advanced Biomedical Imaging (4 units) |
| BME 527 | Integration of Medical Imaging Systems (4 units) |
| BME 528 | Medical Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Informatics Applications (4 units) |
| EE 569 | Introduction to Digital Image Processing (4 units) |
| Elective Courses |
| At least 10 units total. |
| BME 501 | Advanced Topics in Biomedical Systems(4 units) |
| DSCI 552 | Machine Learning for Data Science (4 units) |
| DSCI 553 | Foundations and Applications of Data Mining (4 units) |
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