$31,516 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Biostatistics
The UCLA Department of Biostatistics:
- Develop a 2-year on-campus master's program to meet the demand for well-trained biostatisticians.
- It is an academic, research-oriented degree program with a research career focus.
- Develop biostatistical research programs responsive to the scientific problems encountered in public health and biomedicine.
- Actively collaborate with investigators at UCLA and worldwide to solve global health problems.
- It can serve as excellent preparation for a doctorate degree, or for a career contributing to public health by using math to solve real-world problems like disease outbreaks and environmental and industrial hazards.
- It is designed for students who desire an emphasis on the mathematical foundations of inference, with an emphasis on the basics of statistical methodology.
- Coursework includes training in mathematical statistics and biostatistical methods and provides a balanced education, blending theory and practice.
- The MS is the best choice for students planning to go on for a doctorate.
- The MS in Biostatistics is typically a two year program (6 academic quarters). A typical course load is 12 units per term for first year students.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 2 | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $11700 | $11700 |
| Health Insurance | $4714 | $4714 |
| International differential fee | $15102 | $15102 |
| Other Fees | NA | $80 |
| Total Fees | $31516 | $31596 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 87 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 326 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, or Physical, Biological, or Social Science.
- Requires 2 years of calculus plus 1 quarter of linear algebra.
- Some programming experience, some experience in Statistics or Biostatistics, and some experience with a Statistics computer package (recommended).
- A GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 is required in the last two years of undergraduate coursework.
- Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program. Students may voluntarily submit GRE test scores and they will be reviewed as part of the holistic application consideration.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- The University also accepts Indian students who have completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- 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 to get admission to this program.