ScM Biostatistics (Health Data Science, online) at Brown University

Programme overview

100% online, asynchronous master's giving a foundation in biostatistical and health data science methods plus applied skills, for a broad international audience including working professionals. Students complete 9 online courses including a capstone project.

Faculty: Division of Master's and Professional Programs | Department: School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics | Duration: 20 months minimum (5 consecutive semesters); 9 course credits | Intake: Fall and Spring | Study mode: online | Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

Nine one-credit courses: Probability and Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming for Health Data Science, Methods I-III (generalized linear models, regression extensions, statistical machine learning), Design of Observational and Experimental Studies, Causal Inference, Advanced Topics in Health Data Science, and Problem-driven Biostatistics and Capstone Project.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Online ScM Biostatistics (programme-specific): bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; at least one semester each of calculus, linear algebra and probability (grade of B or better recommended); R or Python programming experience recommended. GRE not required. Three letters of recommendation (preferably professional), personal statement, resume/CV. TOEFL or IELTS for non-native speakers unless the degree was taught in English or from a listed country. Application fee $100. Deadlines: Fall - early action March 15, priority May 15, final June 15; Spring - early action July 15, priority September 15, final November 6.

Master's and professional master's cohorts start in fall (September), with some programmes starting in summer (June-August); billing is by Summer, Fall and Spring terms.

Professional master's programmes charge a $200 one-time application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://graduateprograms.brown.edu/

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences