Master of Science in Precision Health

Data-Driven Medicine. Health Equity. Community Impact.

Now accepting applications for autumn 2026!

At the University of Chicago, Precision Health brings together science, data, and community engagement to transform the future of care. Our MS program prepares students to become leaders in this rapidly evolving field through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary curriculum that connects the biological, clinical, computational, and social dimensions of health. Students gain practical experience through hands-on research, collaborative projects, and direct engagement with faculty who are driving innovation across medicine and public health.

Throughout the program, learners build the knowledge and skills needed to improve health outcomes, close long-standing disparities, and design interventions that make healthcare more predictive, personalized, and equitable. Graduates enter the field ready to contribute meaningful solutions that advance health for individuals and communities locally, nationally, and globally.

Curriculum

6

Core Courses

4

Concentration Courses

1

Capstone Course

Concentrations

Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Students gain advanced training in data science, AI, and bioinformatics to analyze diverse health and real-world data using machine learning and deep learning methods.

Clinical Research

Students gain advanced training in clinical research and trials, with a focus on precision prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, preparing them for careers in academia, industry, and government.

Entrepreneurship in Medicine

Students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and foundational business skills to create, design, and launch health-focused products, programs, and companies.

Program Timeline

Our in-person MsPH program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. The full-time program can be completed in as little as one year. Part-time enrollment can take up to two years. The program consists of 10 courses, including a summer capstone project.

What Sets Our Program Apart?

  • Unique integration of precision medicine and population health, focusing on prevention, wellness, and equity alongside treatment.

  • Broad, interdisciplinary foundation in epidemiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, ethics, and policy, with three applied concentration options: Data Science & AI, Clinical Research, and Entrepreneurship.

  • Accelerated one-year format with a faculty-mentored capstone project tackling real-world health challenges.

  • Flexible career pathways, preparing graduates for academic research, industry (pharma, biotech, data science), government agencies, start-ups, or advanced degrees.

“I valued the Master of Science in Precision Health Program at the University of Chicago for its innovative curriculum and strong focus on equity, which empowered me with the analytical skills to address healthcare disparities effectively. The program’s commitment to bringing precision medicine to everyone was truly inspiring.”
Hector Ortiz

2023 MsPH Graduate, Data Science Concentration, Current PhD Student at University of Utah

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