Master of Science

The MS program provides students with a strong foundation in statistical analysis and its application to the field of health sciences. Our MS program provides students with the tools and expertise to work on critical research projects, clinical trials, and epidemiological studies. Graduates of our MS program have excellent job prospects in healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, government agencies, and research institutions. Graduates are in high demand as they play a pivotal role in implementing valid statistical tools in the analysis complex health data, contributing to better decision-making, improved patient outcomes, and advancements in public health practices.

Degree Requirements

• Earn 30 didactic credits
  • 8 core courses and associated labs, if any
  • 4 or more elective courses and associated labs, if any
• Enroll in BIOS 7999 (Master’s Thesis Research), typically for 0 hours
• Fulfill the responsible conduct of research (RCR) requirement
  • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training
  • BIOS 8004 (Ethical Principles and Practices for Biostatisticians) or IGP 8004 (Responsible Conduct in Research)
• Maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better.
• Attend 80% of department seminars
• Submit an MS thesis and present it to thesis committee (closed forum)
• Submit publication plan

See the program handbook for more information.

Typical Schedule

Year 1

Year 2

See the course descriptions page for more information.

This page is for information only and subject to change without notice. Official degree requirements are listed in the Graduate School catalog.