Data scientist is now widely considered one of the most in-demand jobs of the twenty-first century. We live in a world where billions of people are connected by trillions of devices, and, as a result, the amount of data stored on such an infrastructure has grown exponentially in the past two decades. This data explosion is not just limited to technology but has also extended to the fields of biology and medicine. From the DNA and RNA readouts generated by advanced sequencing machines to the medical images created by X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging devices, the amount of data in these fields has skyrocketed. This explosion of data has fueled the development of artificial intelligence, a field that leverages data to teach machines to have human-like intelligence. As a data scientist, you have the power to analyze this vast amount of data, extract meaningful insights, and drive real-world impact. Yes, data scientists are in high demand, and with the explosion of data showing no signs of slowing down, this trend is here to stay.

Whether your goal is to bridge computers and biomedicine to advance our understanding of disease, or simply to beef up your data science skills for your next job, you have come to the right place. The MS in Biomedical Data Science has been at the forefront of preparing students for future academic and professional endeavors since its inception five years ago. Upon completing our Program, our students have gone on to secure coveted positions in pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and internet giants. Others have continued their studies in PhD training or medical school, leveraging the skills and knowledge they gained through our Program to advance their academic pursuits.

Our Program provides comprehensive and rigorous training that bridges both worlds of computer science and biology. With an academic curriculum that covers programming, computer architecture, algorithms, and machine learning, as well as biological sciences and public health, you will receive solid training from both disciplines. You will also have an opportunity to conduct a capstone project in a lab, working alongside graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to apply your skills to real-world data.

At the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, we are proud to be the home of many world-renowned researchers who have made groundbreaking discoveries across numerous areas in biomedicine. By joining our Program, you will have access to this network of experts and the resources they offer, giving you the tools and knowledge you need to become a full-fledged data scientist.

If you are looking to take your skills and knowledge to the next level and make a real impact in the field of biomedicine, look no further than Icahn Mount Sinai.

If you have any questions about our Program, do not hesitate to contact us at datasciencemasters@mssm.edu.

Eric Sobie, PhD
Program Director, MS in Biomedical Data Science
Professor of Pharmacological Sciences
Icahn Mount Sinai.