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MS Biostatistics at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Biostatistics prepares students to use applied biostatistics and related data management and mining techniques to identify and predict causes and variables and their effects on life-related outcomes. Students can collaborate with faculty and community leaders on practical public health projects.

Faculty: School of Public Health  |  Department: Biostatistics  |  Duration: Minimum 36 credit hours  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

24 core credits: SPH-E 651 Epidemiology, SPH-Q 651, 652, 603 (Categorical Data Analysis), 604 (Applied Linear Regression), 605 (Multi-level and Longitudinal Data), 611 (Statistical Packages in Research) and 612 (Survival Analysis). Also a 3-credit biostatistics elective, a 3-credit multidisciplinary elective and 6 credits of research (thesis, or competency exam plus two electives).

Career pathways

Graduates work in state and local health departments, federal agencies such as NIH, CDC and FDA, pharmaceutical and device companies, technology and insurance firms, universities, consulting firms and medical centres.

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Application information

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.

The graduate application fee is $70 (US citizen and international); a reduced fee of $35 applies to students currently enrolled in a graduate programme who apply to a second programme in the same school, and fee waivers are available for eligible applicants.

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