Biomedical Data Sciences Graduate Degree Program

MAIN AREAS OF RESEARCH

Biomedical Data Science is the interdisciplinary field that focuses on the effective uses of biomedical data for scientific inquiry, problem-solving, and decision-making, driven by efforts to understand biology and improve human health.  Biomedical Data Science involves developing and applying methods for inference, modeling, simulation, experimentation, and translation across the biomedical spectrum from molecules to individuals to populations.

PROGRAM FUNDING

Provided that they make satisfactory progress towards their PhD, all BDS students are guaranteed a competitive stipend and tuition remission for the duration of their graduate studies. The benefits package also includes the opportunity to purchase excellent University of Wisconsin health insurance at a reasonable price.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Admissions Committee reviews each application carefully using a holistic process, considering all application materials including personal statement, recommendation letters, transcripts, etc., and weighing applications against others in the applicant pool each year.