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Master of Science in Biostatistics

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Master of Science in Biostatistics

The MS program in Biostatistics with concentration in Biostatistics provides in-depth training on biostatistical analytical tools and their related theoretical background and prepares students to design, analyze and interpret complex biomedical and health data to contribute to evidence-based decision-making. The program may be completed full-time (in four semesters) or part-time (completion varies) on-campus.

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Taking LOCAL Impact to GLOBAL Change

Students with a strong background in mathematics, statistics, or related fields who are interested in enhancing their skills in statistical methods, computing algorithms Those looking for the best analytical approaches in health, biomedical and clinical research Professionals in health and healthcare analytics 

Students can enhance their skills through graduate certificates in one of the following areas, or create their own plan in consultation with an academic advisor: Health Analytics Population Health Informatics Health Systems Leadership Population Health Applied AI in Population Health Outcomes Implementation Science 

Students learn to develop and apply advanced statistical and data analysis methods to model complex biological processes and their coupling with socioeconomic and environmental determinants. 
Graduates of the program are employed in federal, state and local health departments, pharmaceutical companies, nonprofit organizations and hospitals as biostatisticians, clinical trials investigators or pursue doctoral studies. 

Credit Hours: 36

Core courses - 6 credit hours 

  • PUBH 7180 | Foundations of Public Health (0 credit hours) 
  • PUBH 7150 | Introduction to Biostatistics 
  • PUBH 7170 | Principles of Epidemiology 

Concentration courses - 18 credit hours 

  • MATH 6636 | Introduction to Statistical Theory 
  • MATH 7654 | Inference Theory 
  • PUBH 7152 | Biostatistical Modelling and Applications 
  • PUBH 7309 | Applied Survival Analysis in Public Health 
  • PUBH 7310 | Mixed Model Regression Analysis 
  • PUBH 7311 | Applied Categorical Analysis  

Elective courses – 9 credit hours 

  • In consultation with faculty and/or academic advisors 

Culminating experience - 3 credit hours 

  • PUBH 7996 | Master’s Thesis 

In Numbers

8:1 Student to Advisor
17:1 Student to Instructor
90% Courses taught by faculty
100% Flexible Delivery
8 Centers and labs
36 Credit hours
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How to apply

Requirements:

  • Completed SOPHAS application  
  • Undergraduate degree with minimum GPA of 3.0 and have completed Calculus I and Calculus II with a grade of B or higher 
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume 
  • Statement of Purpose (400-500 words) 
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation 
  • Credentials evaluation for foreign transcripts 
  • Language proficiency test if language of instruction was not English

 

SOPHAS Application

SOPHAS Application Guide

SOPHAS Fees and Fee Waivers

 

Connect with us

 

Meredith Ray, PhD
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, Biostatistics

 

Briana McNeil, MBA, MEd
Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator

 

Shirl Sharpe, MS
Manager, Academic Services