Master of Science in Medical Imaging & Imaging Informatics
The 28-32 unit M.S. in Medical Imaging & Imaging Informatics (MIII) 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 program has been designed for completion in one calendar year by students with solid engineering backgrounds. A minimum of 28 units are required for this master's degree. 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.
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- - Medical imaging and health information industry;
- - Military healthcare system
- - General healthcare industry including hospital enterprise, HMO, and private enterprise.
- - Healthcare entrepreneur
- - Medical school
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- Master's Thesis (Optional): This degree program can be completed with a thesis, requiring 4 units of BME 594abz, or without a thesis, requiring coursework only. Master's thesis units are applied as technical elective credit towards the degree.
Program of Study - Beginning Fall 2024
Requirements for graduation, course offerings, course availability, track offerings and any other degree requirements are subject to change. Students should consult with an academic advisor prior to registering for any classes. If you enrolled prior to Fall 2024, please review the requirements in the next section below.
Total Required Units: 28
1. Required 5 courses (20 units)
- BME 513 | Signal & 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)
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2. TECHNICAL Electives (min. 8 units)
BME 501 | Advanced Topics in Biomedical Systems (4 units)
BME 515 | Data Analytics in Biomedical Engineering (4 units)BME 535 | Ultrasonic Imaging (4 units)
DSCI 552 | Machine Learning for Data Science (4 units)DSCI 553 | Foundations and Applications of Data Mining (4 units)
EE 591 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Reconstruction (4 units)
DSCI 534 | Biomedical Data Privacy Issues and Solutions (4 units)All information contained here is summarized from the USC Catalogue and is considered non-official. For all rules, regulations, procedures, and outlines, please see the current academic year USC catalogue.There is no comprehensive exam requirement.
FOR STUDENTS WHO ENROLLED PRIOR TO FALL 2024
Program of Study
The following program of study is for students who enrolled in the program prior to Fall 2024.
Requirements for graduation, course offerings, course availability, track offerings and any other degree requirements are subject to change. Students should consult with an academic advisor prior to registering for any classes.
Total Required Units: 28
1. Required 7 courses (28 units)
- BME 501 | Advanced Topics in Biomedical Systems (4 units)
- BME 513 | Signal & Systems Analysis (4 units)
- BME 525 | Advanced Biomedical Imaging (4 units)
- BME 527 | Integration of Medical Imaging Systems (4 units)
- BME 528 | Medical Imaging Informatics (4 units)
- BME 535 | Ultrasonic Imaging (3 units)
- EE 569 | Introduction to Digital Image Processing (4 units)
- Technical Elective Course (1-4 units)
Approved Technical Electives
Published on February 2nd, 2017
Last updated on June 12th, 2024