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MS in Biomedicine and Digital Media
The MS in Biomedicine and Digital Media is a unique program that emphasizes the intersection of science, technology, entrepreneurship, digital art design and animation. This skills-based program is for those interested in media design and production careers with a focus in health, science and biomedical technology development. By gaining market and industry research skills, students will learn to lead new ventures in digital imaging. Graduates of this program will be prepared to segue into more advanced graduate studies or into scientifically-oriented media and communication jobs in the public or private sector, including media and publishing, academics, and scientific industries, among others.
During the program, you will develop:
- A broad core knowledge in interactive digital media development for application in biomedical science and innovative technologies
- More in-depth analytical, research, and critical thinking skills applicable to the process of biomedical technology development
- Skills to identify professional ethical dilemmas and evaluate appropriate solutions
- Graduate-level communication and leadership skills
- Additional professional soft skills (e.g., teamwork, problem-solving, knowledge of career opportunities, networking)
Program Features
- Non-Thesis, Fully Online
- Interdisciplinary
Taught by expert faculty from Drexel University College of Medicine's Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease and Drexel's Westphal College of Media Arts and Design. - Experiential Learning
Tailor the hands-on experience of the curriculum through on-campus or off-campus internships at locations near you. - Flexible Plans of Study
Can be taken full or part-time. If you have a record of work-related experience, you may instead enroll in additional elective courses. Full-time students may complete the program in as little as 1.5 years while part-time students may complete the program in less than 3 years.
For Questions, Please Contact:
Sujata Bhatia, MD, PHD
Program Director
skb322@drexel.edu
Drexel University offers a variety of Graduate Minors that can be added to any master's degree program.
State restrictions may apply to some programs.
Curriculum
*The digital media courses below are shown in quarter credits. Three (3.0) credit quarter courses confer the equivalent of 2.0 semester credits. The program requires the completion of 36.0 semester credits for graduation. Semesters and quarters overlap sufficiently to allow full-time students to meet the degree requirements for this program in two years.
| Science Requirements (Semester credits) | ||
| MIIM 503S | Biomedical Ethics | 2.0 |
| or IDPT 500S | Responsible Conduct of Research | |
| MIIM 518S | Foundations of Applied Biomedicine | 3.0 |
| MIIM 519S | Commercialization of Biomedical Technology | 3.0 |
| MIIM 631S | Biomedical Innovation Development and Management | 5.0 |
| Digital Media Requirements (Credits shown have been converted to semester) |
4.0 | |
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DIGM 520
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Interactivity I | |
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DIGM 530
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Game Design I | |
| Electives - Can be mix of Quarter and Semester courses, but credits are shown as semester | 19.0 | |
| Complete at least one Program-Specific Science elective and at least two digital media electives, as well as additional electives. The overall number of electives depends on other courses selected. | ||
| Science, Program-Specific (Select One) | ||
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MIIM 517S
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Applied Statistics for Biomedical Sciences | |
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or IDPT 501S
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Biostatistics I | |
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MIIM 550S
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Biomedicine Seminar | |
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MIIM 605S
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Experiential Learning | |
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MIIM 645S
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Biomedical Career Explorations | |
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MIIM T680S
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Special Topics in Microbiology & Immunology | |
| Science, Clinical Research | ||
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CR 501S
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Emerging Trends in Medical Device Regulation | |
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CR 511S
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The History of Misconduct in Biomedical Research | |
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CR 514S
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World Wide Regulatory Submissions | |
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CR 515S
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Intro to Clinical Trials | |
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CR 525S
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Scientific Writing and Medical Literature | |
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CR 535S
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Current Federal Regulatory Issues in Biomedical Research | |
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CR 545S
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Pharmaceutical Law | |
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CR 555S
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Compliance & Monitoring Issues | |
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CR 600S
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Designing the Clinical Trial | |
| Science, Basic Science & Research | ||
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MIIM 521S
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Biotechniques I: Molecular and Genomic Methods | |
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MIIM 522S
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Biotechniques II: Immunological Methods | |
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MIIM 527S
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Immunology, Immunopathology and Infectious Diseases | |
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MIIM 530S
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Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine I | |
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or MIIM 515S
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Concepts in Biomedicine I | |
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MIIM 531S
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Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine II | |
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or MIIM 516S
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Concepts in Biomedicine II | |
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MIIM 533S
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Molecular Medicine Journal Club II | |
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MIIM 534S
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Molecular Medicine Journal Club I | |
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MIIM 540S
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Viruses and Viral Infections | |
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MIIM 541S
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Bacteria and Bacterial Infections | |
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MIIM 542S
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Mycology and Fungal Infections | |
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MIIM 543S
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Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases | |
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MIIM 545S
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Introduction to Infectious Diseases | |
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MIIM 606S
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Microbiology and Immunology Seminar | |
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MIIM 613S
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Emerging Infectious Diseases | |
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MIIM 653S
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Clinical Correlations in Infectious Disease | |
| Digital Media (Select two) (Offered on the Quarter Calendar) | ||
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ANIM 588
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Spatial Data Capture | |
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DIGM 501
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New Media: History, Theory and Methods | |
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DIGM 508
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Digital Cultural Heritage | |
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DIGM 520
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Interactivity I | |
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DIGM 521
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Interactivity II | |
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DIGM 526
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Animation II | |
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DIGM 531
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Game Design II | |
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DIGM T580
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Special Topics in Digital Media | |
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GMAP 545
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Game Development Foundations | |
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GMAP 547
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Serious Games | |
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GMAP 548
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Experimental Games | |
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GMAP 560
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Game Design from the Player’s Perspective | |
| Entrepreneurship (Offered on the Quarter Calendar) | ||
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ENTP 611
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Learning from Failure | |
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ENTP 621
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Innovation & Ideation | |
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ENTP 641
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Innovation in Established Companies | |
| Total Credits | 36.0 | |
Admissions Criteria
- A four-year degree in a related field
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Lower GPAs will be considered if other strengths are apparent in your application
Required Documents
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- Three letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
- If you have attended school within the last 3 years, one of your letters must be from a former professor
- Personal statement (approximately 500 words) that addresses your:
- Reasons for pursuing a degree from Drexel,
- Short and long-term career plans, and
- Vision of how your background, experience, interests, and/or values, when combined with a Drexel degree, will enable you to pursue these goals successfully
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Additional requirements for International Students
Additional Recommended Documents
- Standardized test scores are not required, but highly recommended in order to make your application more competitive
- Score reports accepted: GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT
- Drexel's school code is 2194
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 0-1 is $0 per credit.
For the academic year 2024-2025, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.
- This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
This program includes both Semester and Quarter classes.
2023-2024 Academic Year
Semester Courses
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Fall 2023
August 21, 2023
December 15, 2023
Spring 2024
January 8, 2024
May 3, 2024
Summer 2024
May 13, 2024
August 2, 2024
Quarter Courses
2023-2024 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2023
September 26, 2023
December 9, 2023
December 11, 2023
December 16, 2023
Winter 2024
January 8, 2024
March 16, 2024
March 18, 2024
March 23, 2024
Spring 2024
April 1, 2024
June 8, 2024
June 10, 2024
June 15, 2024
Summer 2024
June 24, 2024
August 31, 2024
September 3, 2024
September 7, 2024
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