Program Overview
The Biomedical Imaging at University of California San Francisco is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biomedical Imaging programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 32,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: San Francisco, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Imaging programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of MR Imaging
- Physical Principles of CT, PET & SPECT Imaging
- Imaging Probes for Nuclear and Optical Imaging
- Principles of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Image Processing and Analysis
- Imaging Study Design
- Imaging Laboratory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Students who have graduated with an undergraduate degree in the basic sciences or engineering will be considered for admission to the Masters of Science in Biomedical Imaging (MSBI) Program. In addition to the transcripts from the Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree, GRE or MCAT scores will be required. These scores must be no older than June, 2011. Foreign applicants will be eligible under the same conditions, but they must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum acceptable score of 550 (paper version), 80 (Internet Based Test), or 230 (computer-based). The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam is also accepted with a minimum score of 7. TOEFL or IELTS scores must be no older than June, 2013. Foreign students who have demonstrated proficiency in English by completing one year of full-time study with a minimum GPA of 3.2 in an accredited university in the United States are exempt from this requirement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 32,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California San Francisco directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States
University of California, San Francisco is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months