The Master of Science in Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology is designed for students interested in epidemiological and clinical trial study design and data analysis. This program focuses on applied biostatistics, epidemiological concepts and research methods, and research applications including cancer, infectious disease, chronic disease and environmental epidemiology. Epidemiological methods are taught from a practical, hands-on perspective, enabling students to gain a thorough understanding of epidemiological and clinical research study designs and appropriate methods of data analysis for these studies. Graduates are well-prepared for data analysis and study coordination positions in the academic, public health and pharmaceutical sectors.
A Bachelor's degree and minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; official transcripts from each accredited college or university attended.
Prospective biostatistics students should have undergraduate degrees in mathematics, statistics, computer science or related fields. Undergraduate preparation should have included differential and integral calculus, introduction to mathematical statistics and basic computer programming.
Prospective epidemiology students may have clinical backgrounds in psychology, public health, allied health or biological sciences. Undergraduate preparation should have included applied statistics, college algebra, an introductory course in calculus, and basic computer programming.
Minimum TOEFL requirements:
Internet-based exam score (iBT) of 90. Applicants must score no less than 20 points on each sub-score.
Minimum IELTS requirements:
A total score of 6.5, with no less than 6 on each band score.