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University of Alabama at Birmingham

Graduate Certificate in AI in Health Services

  • Birmingham
About This Program

This online graduate certificate prepares healthcare professionals to use and translate artificial intelligence tools within clinical and administrative settings.

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What You'll Learn

Participants learn how AI impacts care delivery, clinical decision-making, and administrative functions like operations and fraud detection.

For detailed, official program information including specific curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and application requirements:
Typical Curriculum Structure
The five-course curriculum covers foundations of AI in health services, applications to medical data, and leadership in healthcare innovation.
Typical Course Topics
1. Machine Learning Applications in Healthcare 2. Clinical Decision Support Systems 3. Health Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling 4. Natural Language Processing in Medical Records 5. AI Ethics and Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare 6. Healthcare Operations Optimization with AI
Program Specializations:
View the exact, up-to-date curriculum on the official program website
Typical Admissions Requirements
Applicants typically need a bachelor's degree and relevant healthcare or technology background (such as nursing, health administration, informatics, or computer science). Some programs prefer professional healthcare experience or technical competency in data analysis.
Academic Requirements (Typical)

β€’ Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree
β€’ GRE/GMAT: Optional
β€’ TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

Application Materials (Typical)

β€’ Statement of Purpose: Required
β€’ Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
β€’ Resume: Required
β€’ Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Application Timeline

Most programs have rolling admissions or deadlines in early winter for fall admission. Check the official program website for exact dates.

Career Opportunities in AI

Build artificial intelligence skills to advance as Data Analyst in Healthcare AI

Estimated Industry Salary
AI/ML Healthcare Specialist: $125,000 Health Informatics Manager: $110,000 Clinical Data Scientist: $130,000 Healthcare Technology Consultant: $115,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
35.0%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. Clinical Data Scientist 2. Health Informatics Specialist 3. AI Implementation Manager in Healthcare Systems 4. Healthcare Technology Consultant
Top AI Employers (Industry-Wide):
Top employers include major hospital systems (Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins), health technology companies (Epic Systems, Cerner, IBM Watson Health), insurance providers (UnitedHealth, CVS Health), and healthcare consulting firms (McKinsey, Deloitte, Accenture).
Program Details
Duration
  • 1 Year
Tuition
  • 6,870
Format
Online
Specializations