University of Illinois Chicago · United States
MS in Biomedical Visualization
The Master of Science in Biomedical Visualization (BVIS) at the University of Illinois Chicago is a distinguished program, one of the oldest and only five accredited programs of its kind in North America. It uniquely blends art, science, and technology to improve communication in the medical and life sciences fields. The program attracts a diverse group of students from backgrounds in life sciences, healthcare, fine arts, applied arts, and computer science. Graduates become skilled specialists in areas like medical illustration, animation, interactive media, gaming, haptics, and virtual/augmented reality, preparing them for careers at the forefront of scientific discovery and communication.
With a history spanning over 100 years, the BVIS program integrates medicine, life sciences, communication, technology, visual learning, and research. It fosters collaborations with various departments and colleges within UIC, as well as with other Chicago universities. Strong relationships with medical programs, professional societies, pharmaceutical companies, museums, animation studios, and software firms provide students with valuable real-world experience and networking opportunities.