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MA Biostatistics at University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley, United States

Programme overview

Many issues in the health, medical, and biological sciences are addressed by collecting and exploring relevant data. The development and application of techniques to better understand such data is the fundamental concern of the Group in Biostatistics. The program offers training in theory of statistics and biostatistics, the computer implementation of analytic methods, and opportunities to use this knowledge in areas of biological/medical research.

Faculty: Graduate Division  |  Department: Biostatistics Graduate Group  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Unit Requirements Candidates for this degree are expected to complete 48 units, in four semesters.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Health & Medicine, Law & Public Policy, Science & Research.

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Application information

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/

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