Master of Science [M.S] Biostatistics
The new professional University of Connecticut, Biostatistics MS program will focus on practical skills that are sought after in health related fields, including pharmaceutical sciences and genomics.
Students completing this program successfully will acquire expertise in topics including statistical inference, linear regression, analysis of variance, design and analysis of clinical trials and epidemiological studies, programming in SAS and R, and consulting.Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in any major, with a background in mathematics and statistics are encouraged to apply.
The program requires 31 credits and passing a written qualifying exam on both theoretical and applied aspects of biostatistics. Qualified full time students are expected to complete this program in three to four semesters.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $33434 | $33434 |
| Health Insurance | $2946 | $2946 |
| Total Fees | $36380 | $36380 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
- A cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 for your entire undergraduate career.
- Students must upload transcripts from the school where they received their bachelor’s degree and any courses taken beyond regardless of whether a degree was received.
- If a student's degree is a 3-year bachelor’s degree from India, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, or certain other countries, the University of Connecticut will not consider the degree to be equivalent to a 4 year US bachelor’s degree.
- If English is not the student’s primary language, they may be required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language. TOEFL, IELTS, PTE scores can be submitted to meet the eligibility criteria.
- GRE/GMAT scores