Master's Degree in Health Data Science

Now accepting applications for 2023-24
Deadline to apply is May 1, 2023

Data science plays a fundamental role in health sciences research: Learning from data is at the core of how we make advances in health research. Data science methods and tools are needed to deal with the expanding role of precision medicine, the widespread analyses of electronic health records, and the growing number of large and complex datasets.

The UCSF Master of Science (MS) Degree in Health Data Science (MiHDaS) is a two-year program in which students learn to apply biostatistics, data science and epidemiological thinking in clinical research settings.

The program is intended for:

  • Quantitative science learners interested in studying data science with a focus on biomedical applications.
  • Numerically able biomedical scientists interested in applying data science methods in clinical, epidemiological and biological sciences.

We also offer a one-year certificate program (CiHDaS), with condensed coursework and absent teaching and hands on capstone project experience, best suited for those already working in the biomedical or pharmaceutical industries.