A message from the Program Directors of Wireless Health Technology
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Collaboration between physicians and engineers will usher in a new era of healthcare in which caregivers will rely on cost-effective wireless solutions to help patients and communities stay healthy. By capitalizing on the ever-expanding capacities of wireless networks and the increasing precision of sensors, engineers will be able to develop novel healthcare solutions.
From wearable sensors to ingestible pills that continuously transmit personal health data, technological breakthroughs will enable healthcare providers to monitor medication dosages and responses, as well as a patient’s caloric intake, activity, and sleep. Gaining such data remotely will allow clinicians to manage healthcare interventions without a patient visiting a hospital or clinic, which will lower the costs associated with healthcare and allow for nearly instantaneous treatment responses based on the vital patient data gathered.
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering - Wireless Health Technology (MSEE-WHT) is a new program offered by the University of Southern California that will transform approaches to treatment, diagnosis, and patient monitoring in the world of health-care. A partnership between the Keck School of Medicine and the Viterbi School of Engineering, this program provides students with the knowledge necessary to become innovators in applying wireless technology to meet the most pressing needs of today’s healthcare industry.
Technical expertise is acquired through rigorous electrical engineering course work in this two-year program. Additionally, students gain the critical advantage of a background in medical systems and care so that they better understand the needs and functions of healthcare providers, and the human body in relation to disease. Through a series of three medical courses that examine anatomy, physiology, and pathology, students learn the foundations of basic sciences, along with medical terminology and the progression of presenting symptoms of common chronic diseases. With required use of computer simulation techniques, anatomical modeling, and microscopes, MSEE-WHT students will be able to communicate from an informed perspective with the physicians and scientists who will benefit from their technical skill.
MSEE-WHT students also surpass mere theoretical applications of their learning by completing a 2-semester experiential learning course that exposes them to real-world environments in which innovative new technology is needed most. With guidance and instruction from experts of two disparate disciplines, MSEE-WHT graduates are equipped to revolutionize new ways to collect and transmit health data and to develop safe, reliable and cost-effective wireless health devices. |
Application Criteria |
| An undergraduate degree in engineering, math or hard science from a regionally-accredited university. |
| Satisfactory cumulative undergraduate GPA (grade point average) |
| Satisfactory GRE test scores. All scores must be officially reported to the university directly by ETS. |
| Apply Online: www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/apply |
Application Materials for All Applicants |
Additional Application Materials for International Applicants |
| USC Online Application: All applicants must complete and submit the USC Online Application. | TOEFL: In addition to the general admission criteria listed above, international students whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL exam or IELTS to be considered a candidate for admission.
There is no minimum TOEFL score required for admission to the Viterbi School; however you must achieve a score of 90 or above on the TOEFL in order to be considered for possible exemption from any additional language requirements. |
| Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, sealed by the institution.
Mail transcripts to: USC Graduate Office of Admission If via private carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.): University of Southern California Office of Admission & Financial Aid |
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| GRE General Test: Satisfactory scores less than five years old. Official scores must be reported from ETS directly to USC using ETS school code 4852. A department code is not required. | |
| Letters of Recommendation (2 required): Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study. They should be written on official letterhead. |
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| Statement of Purpose (optional): The statement of purpose should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the Viterbi School of Engineering, your preparation for this field of study, study interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study. |
Degree Completion Requirements |
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A minimum of 38 units is required for the general MS in Electrical Engineering - Wireless Health Technology degree. |
| This program has required courses from both the Viterbi School of Engineering and the Keck School of Medicine, including an experiential learning internship course or directed research. |
| Other courses are electives from a suggested list of courses. |
Program Details and Course Offerings |
Required Courses |
| EE450 | Introduction to Computer Networks |
| EE 535 | Mobile Communications |
| EE 562a | Random Processes in Engineering |
| EE 579 | Wireless and Mobile Networks Design and Laboratory |
| MEDS 530a | Foundation of Medicine: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology |
| MEDS 530b | Foundation of Medicine: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology |
| MEDS 530c | Foundation of Medicine: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology |
| MEDS 597a | Health Technology Internship |
| MEDS 597b | Health Technology Internship |
Approved Electives |
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Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science Choose two of the following: |
| EE 519 | Speech Recognition and Processing for Multimedia |
| EE 550 | Design and Analysis of Computer Communication Networks |
| EE 559 | Mathematical Pattern Recognition |
| EE 564 | Communication Theory |
| EE 565a | Information Theory |
| EE 599 | Advanced Mobile Communications |
| CSCI 534 | Affective Computing |
| CSCI 545 | Robotics |
| CSCI 561 | Foundation of Artificial Intelligence |
| CSCI 567 | Machine Learning |
| BME 502 | Advanced Studies of the Nervous System |
| BME 504 | Neuromuscular Systems |
| BME 551 | Introduction to Bio-MEMS and Nanotechnology |
| BME 552 | Neural Implant Engineering |
| BME 575 | Computational Neuroengineering |
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Medical and Health Area Choose one of the following |
| MEDS 500 | Basic Concepts in Global Health |
| MEDS 501 | Critical Issues in Global Health |
| MEDS 502 | Global Epidemiology of Diseases and Risk Factors |
Elective courses and specific degree track requirements may vary. Students should consult with an academic advisor prior to registering for classes. Some degrees require prior departmental approval for all elective classes. |
For more detailed course information about this degree program visit the department website. |
*Please note that this degree is NOT available online via DEN@Viterbi. |
