The Master of Science in Biostatistics is offered by the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The educational objective is to prepare individuals to work effectively as applied biostatisticians in a variety of public health, epidemiological and clinical research settings. The difference between the MS in Biostatistics and the MPH concentration in Biostatistics is that the MS provides training in probability and statistical theory with a research focus, while the MPH provides a broader background in public health.
The overall course of study for the MS degree will be developed by the student and their Faculty Advisor and approved by the student's Graduate Committee and Chair of the Biostatistics Section. On average, the MS program requires approximately two years for completion. The first year is usually devoted to core coursework and completion of the qualifying exam. The second year is focused on remaining coursework and development of the master's thesis research.
Degree Requirements
Required Major Courses (27 units)
EPID 573A Basic Principles of Epidemiology (3)
BIOS 576A Biostatistics in Public Health (3)
BIOS 576B Biostatistics for Research (3)
BIOS 576C Applied Biostatistics Analysis (3)
BIOS 585 Public Health Fundamentals for Researchers (3)
BIOS 647 Analysis of Categorical Data (3)
BIOS 688 Statistical Consulting (3)
MATH 564 Theory of Probability (3)
MATH 566 Theory of Statistics (3)
Elective Courses (At least 6 units from the following courses)*
BIOS 648 Analysis of High Dimensional Data (3)
BIOS 675 Clinical Trials and Intervention Studies (3)
BIOS 684 General Linear and Mixed Effects Models (3)
BIOS 686 Survival Analysis (3)
Other elective courses:
BIOS 576D Data Management and the SAS Programming Language (3)
EPID 677 Genetic Association Studies (3)
BIOS 685 Special Topics in Biostatistics (3)
BIOS 687 Theory of Linear Models (3)
STAT 571A Advanced Statistical Regression Analysis (3)
STAT 571B Design of Experiments (3)
STAT 675 Statistical Computing (3)
*Electives may also be chosen from courses taught in other programs with approval of the Biostatistics Faculty Advisor.
Thesis (minimum 6 units)
Required Master's Thesis, BIOS 910 (1-6 units)
MS in Biostatistics Total Minimum Credit Requirement = 39 units
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January 2025
The University of Arizona
TUCSON,
Arizona,
85721, United States
International Students - Tests of English Proficiency
International applicants are required by the UA Graduate College to submit a TOEFL score of 90 on the iBT test.
For students who take the IELTS examination, an overall score of 7 is required, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual band or module. TOEFL and IELTS test scores must be dated within two years of the year of enrollment.
Admissions Deadlines
Fall Deadlines
Priority: December 1
Secondary: April 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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