MS Biostatistics at University of Miami

Programme overview

The Master of Science (MS) in Biostatistics is an applied graduate program intended for students seeking training in applied biostatistics. The program emphasizes applications and understanding of statistical concepts rather than theoretical and mathematical principles. The program provides students with the necessary background for applying good biostatistical practices in real-world settings.

Faculty: Miller School of Medicine | Duration: 33 credits | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

The degree consists of 33 credits in a 10-month period (3 semesters) covering introductory probability and mathematical statistics, regression modeling, statistical computing, design and analysis of clinical trials, survival analysis, machine learning and fundamentals of epidemiology and public health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master of Science in Biostatistics (MS) - Admission Requirements. All applicants for the Master of Science in Biostatistics program must submit the following items on SOPHAS : Application fee. Curriculum Vitae/Resume. Three letters of recommendation. Statement of Purpose/Personal statement. Official transcripts from every post-secondary school attended. This graduate degree program also requires submission of certain supplemental materials, including: TOEFL/IELTS score, as applicable. Foreign evaluation on international transcripts, as applicable. For more detailed information, please visit our Public Health Sciences Graduate Studies Admission Website . For further information, please contact: Ginelle Solis, EdD, MPA. Director of Admissions and Recruitment. Department of Public Health Sciences. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Tel: 305-243-7246. Email: [email protected].

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.

Most on-campus graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application; the application fee is $85 for Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Communication, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Miller School of Medicine and Rosenstiel School programmes, and $100 for Miami Herbert Business School and Frost School of Music programmes. Nursing applies through NursingCAS; Law, MD, Physical Therapy and Public Health Sciences use their own application portals.

Apply through the official page: https://graduatestudies.publichealth.med.miami.edu/admissions/application-process/index.html

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