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MS Public Health Data Science at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

A 36-credit MS track in Biostatistics keeping core biostatistical theory and methods and adding modern statistical learning, reproducible code and data management, grounded in data science principles.

Faculty: Mailman School of Public Health  |  Department: Department of Biostatistics  |  Duration: About two years (four semesters); varies with background  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Coursework plus a one-term practicum and capstone applying learning to real-world problems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Mailman School of Public Health (MS programmes): applicants typically have a science background or experience in health, medicine or science-related fields. Applications go through SOPHAS. MS in Biostatistics application deadline: January 15 (Fall 2027).

Requirements published at faculty level.

Intake: Fall

Duration: About two years (four semesters); varies with background

Apply through the official page: https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/admissions

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