Biostatistics Concentration, MPH at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Biostatistics involves the development and application of statistical techniques to scientific research in health-related fields, including medicine, epidemiology and public health, and includes statistical work in areas of environmental study, agricultural research and biology. Georgia State's Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Biostatistics trains students to apply statistical principles and methods to problems in public health, medicine and biology.

Faculty: School of Public Health | Department: Population Health Sciences | Duration: 42 credit hours, or approximately two years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Students may enter the program in the fall or spring semester. VIEW APPLICATION DEADLINES | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Coursework in the Biostatistics concentration covers the span of biostatistics knowledge, including study design, data management, data analysis, interpretation, statistical reporting and the use of statistical software. For complete degree requirements, visit the catalog.

Career pathways

Graduates with expertise in biostatistics apply their knowledge to advance biomedical research, clinical research, and population health. Some common career paths for biostatisticians include: The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 11% growth in demand for mathematicians and statisticians, of which biostatistics is a category, over the next several years.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to the Master of Public Health program at Georgia State University should submit their materials through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) website. Application materials include: SOPHAS application and fee A resume or curriculum vitae Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended Three professional references A statement of purpose and objectives Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for international applicants The GRE is not a requirement for admission to the MPH program. Use the HOW TO APPLY button below for more information on the application process.

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.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://publichealth.gsu.edu/academics-admissions/georgia-state-mph-program/mph-application-process/

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