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.

AHBR 502 Data Visualization 1
CLNV 5170 Scientific Writing and Publishing2
MSB 5070 R and Python for Biomedical Sciences2
MSB 5505 Statistical Computing with SAS2
MSB 5520 Introduction to Bioinformatics 3
MSB 5530 Biostatistics I3
MSB 5540 Biostatistics II3
MSB 5560 Ethics for Biostatistics & Data Science 2
MSB 5570 Study Design and Clinical Trials3
MSB 5580 Biostats Internship or Mentored Research II3
Electives from approved list*6
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For a list of approved electives, please visit our website.

Specific Courses for Each Pathway

Biostatistics

MSB 5565 Survival Analysis3
PHS 5010 Introduction to Epidemiology3

Statistical Genetics

MSB 5515 Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology3
MSB 5555 Computational Statistical Genetics3

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.

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