Master of Science, Biostatistics at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The MS in Biostatistics is an academic degree for students with a background in mathematics and an interest in public health. It emphasises statistical theory and methods so graduates can act as statistical collaborators in interdisciplinary studies and lead study design and execution.

Faculty: School of Public Health | Department: Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science | Duration: Two-year or eighteen-month schedule; 40 credits | Intake: Fall | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

40 credits covering statistical theory, applications, epidemiology and public health, SAS data management and analysis, correlated and longitudinal data, survival analysis and advanced biostatistical methods, finishing with a statistical consulting practicum and an MS thesis project.

Career pathways

Graduates work as biostatisticians, statisticians, data analysts, business analysts and actuarial analysts at hospitals, health systems, universities, public health agencies and financial firms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science (MS): prior degree, three letters of recommendation and 6 credits of calculus are required; GRE is optional; no social science prerequisite. Applications are made through SOPHAS. Fall deadlines: January 15 priority for financial awards, April 15 final for international applicants, June 1 final for US applicants. International applicants submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo and a WES evaluation.

Domestic applicants: USD 32,140 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, School of Public Health, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 57,816 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, School of Public Health, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Entry terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) and deadlines are set by each school or department; the University's graduate catalog lists Fall, Spring and Summer terms for new graduate students.

Graduate and professional applications are made online to the school or department of intended study, with deadlines set by each school or department; official English-test results are required from applicants from countries where English is not the official language.

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