Master of Science in Biostatistics
This four-semester, 42-credit-unit program offers excellent training in Biostatistics and Statistical Genetics for students who earned undergraduate or higher degrees with majors in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or other related fields. It prepares graduates for rewarding employment in academia and industry and for further graduate studies. Students choose between a traditional Biostatistics pathway or a Statistical Genetics pathway. An internship is a required component of the program, and students have the option to do a thesis project or to enroll in approved elective courses. Students also have the opportunity to enhance their research and statistical training through a paid research assistant position.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Year 1 | ||
| MSB 503 | Statistical Computing with SAS | 2 |
| MSB 507 | R and Python For Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| Fall Year 1 | ||
| MSB 507 | R and Python For Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| MSB 560 | Biostatistics I | 3 |
| MSB 570 | Biostatistics II | 3 |
| MSB 515 | Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology | 3 |
| MSB 5483 | Human Genetic Analysis | 3 |
| BMI 5302 | Introduction to Biomedical Informatics I | 3 |
| Pathway course | 3 | |
| Spring Year 1 | ||
| MSB 618 | Survival Analysis | 3 |
| MSB 621 | Computational Statistical Genetics | 3 |
| BMI 5303 | Introduction to Biomedical Informatics II | 3 |
| Pathway course | ||
| Elective from approved list* | ||
| Summer Year 2 | ||
| MSB 507 | R and Python For Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| MSB 630 | Internship | 3 |
| or MSB 600 | Mentored Research | |
| Fall Year 2 | ||
| MSB 507 | R and Python For Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| MSB 617 | Study Design and Clinical Trials | 3 |
| MSB 630 | Internship | 3 |
| or MSB 600 | Mentored Research | |
| Elective from approved list* | ||
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For a list of approved electives, please visit our website.
Specific Courses for Each Pathway
Biostatistics
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PHS 501 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| MSB 618 | Survival Analysis | 3 |
Statistical Genetics
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MSB 5483 | Human Genetic Analysis | 3 |
| MSB 621 | Computational Statistical Genetics | 3 |
Academic Policies
Academic policies for degree programs can be found in the Student Handbook (PDF).
Prospective Students
Those interested in applying or who would like more information may contact the program recruiter.