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 |
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AHBR 502 | Data Visualization | 1 |
CLNV 5170 | Scientific Writing and Publishing | 2 |
MSB 5070 | R and Python for Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
MSB 5505 | Statistical Computing with SAS | 2 |
MSB 5520 | Introduction to Bioinformatics | 3 |
MSB 5530 | Biostatistics I | 3 |
MSB 5540 | Biostatistics II | 3 |
MSB 5560 | Ethics for Biostatistics & Data Science | 2 |
MSB 5570 | Study Design and Clinical Trials | 3 |
MSB 5580 | Biostats Internship or Mentored Research II | 3 |
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
Code | Title | Units |
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MSB 5565 | Survival Analysis | 3 |
PHS 5010 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
Statistical Genetics
Code | Title | Units |
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MSB 5515 | Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology | 3 |
MSB 5555 | 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.