$17,579 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Arts [M.A] Biostatistics
- The Masters of Arts Degree in Biostatistics is completed in 4 semesters.
- Candidates for this degree are expected to earn 48 units with courses in biostatistics, statistics, public health, and biology.
- The 12-unit minimum enrollment requirement per semester may be met with independent research or seminar courses.
- Students must enroll for all four semesters of the program.
- Students pursuing the MA degree in Biostatistics will be expected, upon completion of the program, to be well-versed in the following areas:
- Understand the foundations of statistical inference, e.g., maximum likelihood estimation, regression.
- Have fluency in statistical programming languages for both analyses using classic methods and implementation of novel methods.
- Identify and apply sound and pertinent methods to address statistical inference questions in biological, public health, and medical research.
- Effectively communicate research findings, orally and in writing.
- Have a grounding in a theoretical framework and the ability to apply existing estimators in the following categories: Computational statistics, Multivariate analysis, Categorical data analysis, Survival analysis, Longitudinal data analysis, Causal inference, Clinical trials, Statistical genomics, Statistical computing.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $5721 | $5721 |
| Health Insurance | $3044 | $3044 |
| Compulsory Fees | $564 | $564 |
| International differential fee | $7551 | $7551 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $699 | $699 |
| Total Fees | $17579 | $17579 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 300 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent in statistics, biomedical and biological sciences, mathematics, and computer science from an accredited institution.
- Students hold a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
- Previous coursework in calculus and linear algebra is required.
- Enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen area of study.
- Typical successful applicants have work experience in Research Assistant positions at a health department.
- Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.