Master of Science in Biostatistics and Data Science
This two-year, 42-credit-unit program offers excellent training in Biostatistics and Data Science for students who earned undergraduate or higher degrees with majors in Mathematics, Statistics, Informatics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or other related fields. It prepares graduates for rewarding employment in academia and industry and for further graduate studies. Students will choose between an internship experience or a thesis project. Students also have the opportunity to enhance their research and statistical training through a paid research assistant position.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AHBR 502 | Data Visualization | 1 |
| BMI 5005 | Biomedical Informatics I | 3 |
| BMI 5010 | Biomedical Informatics II | 3 |
| CLNV 5170 | Scientific Writing and Publishing | 2 |
| MSB 5070 | R and Python for Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| MSB 5505 | Statistical Computing with SAS | 2 |
| MSB 5515 | Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology | 3 |
| MSB 5520 | Introduction to Bioinformatics | 3 |
| MSB 5530 | Biostatistics I | 3 |
| MSB 5540 | Biostatistics II | 3 |
| MSB 5560 | Ethics for Biostatistics & Data Science | 2 |
| MSB 5565 | Survival Analysis | 3 |
| MSB 5570 | Study Design and Clinical Trials | 3 |
| MSB 5575 | Biomedical Data Mining | 3 |
| MSB 5580 | Biostats Internship or Mentored Research II | 3 |
| MSB 5585 | Biostats Internship or Mentored Research I | 3 |
| Electives from approved list* | ||
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For a list of approved electives, please visit our website.
Academic Policies
Academic policies for degree programs can be found in the Student Handbook (PDF).
Prospective Students
Those interested in applying or who would like more information may contact the program recruiter.