School of Applied Computational Sciences
Transform Your Future in Technology, Starting Today
In an era of rapid technological change, Meharry SACS empowers you to become a leader in AI, data science, and computational solutions across healthcare, technology and nearly any industry.
Why Meharry SACS
A leading HBCU, Meharry SACS offers advanced, online Ph.D. and M.S. degree programs in AI, bioinformatics, biomedical data science, computer science, cybersecurity assurance and data science.
Our mission to innovate, connect and serve drives our graduate academic programs. Our students engage in hands-on projects and learn from faculty who are leveraging AI, machine learning and other data science techniques to improve our world. We are committed to developing not just skilled technologists, but ethical innovators who understand the profound societal implications of emerging technologies.
Open Doors to a Rewarding Career
Our live, online classes are held in the evening so you can fit them into your schedule. You will learn from accomplished teachers and researchers who combine classroom concepts with practical, hands-on projects based on real-world problems.
Impactful Research Leveraging AI, Machine Learning and Data Science
Our faculty are applying AI, machine learning and advanced data science techniques to address health disparities and solve complex issues in healthcare and other industries. This work directly enhances classroom learning and creates research opportunities for students.
Research applications include:
- Drug discovery
- Precision medicine
- Computational biology
- Genomics
- Cybersecurity
- Quantum computing
- Large Language Modeling
Important Dates
Exploring the intersection of AI, ML and health disparities
Michael Paul
Ph.D. Data Science student
Impacting healthcare through computer science
Julian Broughton
M.S. Biomedical Data Science '24
From Meharry SACS to Novartis
Kristen Oguono, MSDS ’24
Ph.D. Data Science student
Using AI to predict rare diseases
Bradford Patton, MSDS’24
Ph.D. Data Science student
Life changing research
Micaiah McDonald, MSBD '24
Biomedical Data Science Ph.D. student
Applying AI to cybersecurity
Clarence White, Jr., Ph.D., MSDS ’24
Software Development Engineer and Cybersecurity Consultant
Applying Ph.D. coursework to detect dementia
Gregory Gibbs
Ph.D. Biomedical Data Science student
Short-Term Certificates
Start learning AI & Data Analytics, Cybersecurity for Health Data, or Bioinformatics and Genomics Data. Tuition is waived. Credits apply to M.S. degree.
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David Lockett and Courtney Quarterman, Meharry SACS Data Science Ph.D. students, have been selected for the George Mason University National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps NextGen Technology Cohort. The regional program will provide them infrastructure, advice, resources, networking opportunities and training to transition their research towards the marketplace or into becoming […]
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Pam Djan is committed to the fight against cancer. That passion fuels both her doctoral studies in biomedical data science at Meharry Medical College’s School of Applied Computational Sciences (SACS) and her work as a clinical research professional at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. In September 2026, […]