BIOSMS - Biostatistics
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Program Type
Master of Science
College
Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health
Career
Graduate
Program Availability
This program will be renamed beginning Fall 2025; please see the Master of Science in Biostatistics and Health Data Science.
Program Description
Distinguishing itself from a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Biostatistics, the M.S. in Biostatistics offers training in probability and statistical theory while the MPH provides a broader education in public health. The objective: to prepare you for a career as an applied biostatistician in spheres like public health and epidemiology, as well as clinical research settings. As for the curriculum, you will collaborate with an advisor on a course of study tailored to your interests and goals, culminating in a master's thesis project. Courses include Theory of Linear Models, Healthcare Data Science, Genetic Association Studies, and Statistical Consulting.