Biostatistics, MS at George Mason University

Programme overview

The MS in Biostatistics allows students to specialize in the design and analysis of health-related and biological studies while maintaining the rigor and depth of the Statistical Science master's program. In addition to a Statistics Core, students complete a Bio Core that includes coursework in public health, biology, clinical medicine, and research ethics. The Research Core provides opportunities for students to address real-world data problems in biological and health contexts and to collaborate with scientists as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Department of Statistics | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 30 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Applied Probability; Applied Statistics I; Applied Statistics II; Introduction to Epidemiology; Bioinformatics Methods; Biostatistical Methods.

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Entry requirements

In addition to satisfying general admission requirements for graduate study, all applicants are expected to have basic computer literacy. They must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field that includes one year coursework in calculus, and one semester coursework in matrix or linear algebra. Applicants with degrees in such fields as mathematics, statistics, and some engineering programs usually meet these requirements. For applicants with degrees in other fields, these requirements are normally satisfied if students have successfully completed courses equivalent to the listed Mason courses. Note that coursework taken to correct deficiencies in undergraduate preparation is not counted toward the degree. Course List Code Title Credits MATH 113 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core) 4 MATH 114 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4 MATH 203 Linear Algebra 3 or

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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