Overview

The graduate program emphasizes the fundamental principles of medical image formation and explores how imaging is used in a wide range of clinical applications.

Key Features

The Master of Science in Biomedical Imaging (MSBI) program at University of California, San Francisco can be completed in one year of full-time study.

The MSBI program is a course of study intended for students with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering who wish to master biomedical imaging.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Students who have graduated with an undergraduate degree in the basic sciences or engineering will be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Biomedical Imaging (MSBI).

Transcripts from the bachelor's degree are required while GRE or MCAT scores are recommended, but not required.

If education in mathematics and computer science are not clear on the transcripts, it is strongly recommended to include a statement describing prior education/experience in these areas.

Foreign applicants will be eligible under the same conditions, but must meet further criteria listed by the UCSF Graduate Division to demonstrate English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53205 USD / year

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Out-of-State

53205 USD / year

≈ 53205 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53205 USD / year

≈ 53205 USD / year

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

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