MS the Field of Biostatistics at George Washington University

Programme overview

The master of science program in biostatistics trains future leaders and practitioners in the application of statistics to public health and biomedical research. Students develop the necessary practical skills for innovative and advanced methods for data analysis, enabling them to effectively communicate scientific findings in public health and biomedical research. The program takes advantage of the rich biostatistical and data science resources at GW and in the nation’s capital.

Faculty: Milken Institute School of Public Health | Department: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

7 credits in EXNS, HSML, and PUBH courses taken at the 6000 level and above. Course examples can be found in the program guide available from the School of Public Health. 3 credits in courses selected from the list below.

Career pathways

Students are prepared to become independent biostatistical collaborators in interdisciplinary research settings, such as those found in private industry, pharmaceutical companies, government organizations, academic institutions, and other organizations that employ biostatisticians and/or health data scientists.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the Milken Institute School of Public Health graduate admissions office; programme-specific requirements are published on the college application requirements page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://publichealth.gwu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions

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