2025-2026 Academic Catalog

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Biostatistics (MS)

This program will prepare you for in-depth study and research in statistics as it applies to healthcare and biological settings. You'll get a balance between theory, methods, and hands-on practical and research experience. Our required courses include applied and theoretical statistics, statistical computing, consulting, and advanced statistical modeling. Plus, you can choose elective coursework ranging from analysis of clinical trials to survival analysis to statistical ‘omics. You'll also complete a Master's research paper or thesis.

In addition, we offer two minor areas of specialization within the MS—Statistical Genomics and Data Science Analytics. We recommend planning out the minor in your first year to ensure timely graduation and availability of electives. 

Curriculum

Required Biostatistics MS Courses (20 credits)
BIOS 6618Advanced Biostatistical Methods I4
BIOS 6619Advanced Biostatistical Methods II4
BIOS 6621Statistical Consulting2
BIOS 6624Advanced Statistical Methods and Analysis4
BIOS 6631Statistical Theory I4
BIOS 6632Statistical Theory II4
BIOS 6643Analysis of Longitudinal Data3
Required Public Health Courses (6 credits)
PUBH 6600Foundations in Public Health2
EHOH 6601Public Health Concepts for Non-MPH1
EPID 6630Epidemiology3
Electives (6 credits from the following courses):6
BIOS 6641Causal Inference3
BIOS 6642Introduction to Python Programming3
BIOS 6646Survival Analysis3
BIOS 6655Statistical Methods for Genetic Association Studies3
MS Thesis or MS Research Paper (4 credits)4
BIOS 6651BIOS MS Research Paper1-6
or BIOS 6950 Masters Thesis: Biostatistics
Total Hours41