MS Biostatistics at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Evaluate important health issues and health care programs across a variety of industries by applying your in-demand statistical skills and techniques in a research or clinical setting. Gain critical skills in a growing field when you learn to apply statistical theory to the planning, development and evaluation of health programs and problems. Prepare for sought-after roles in academic research and teaching, corporate research and the public sector in government, nonprofit and public health agencies.

Faculty: Arnold School of Public Health | Department: Epidemiology and Biostatistics | Duration: 3 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Our faculty are passionate about teaching, mentoring and advancing biostatistical methodologies to address complex issues. You'll examine health-related problems and identify appropriate statistical analysis techniques, then learn to interpret and clearly communicate your results.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Researcher, Data Analyst, Biotechnologist, Biostatistician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Applicants to the program must have a baccalaureate degree in arts, sciences or medicine from an accredited institution Students in the program must have completed Calculus 1 & Calculus 2 as well as a course in Matrix or Linear Algebra with a grade of B or better. Applicants can be accepted without meeting these requirements, but they must be completed prior to the beginning of the program. Grade point average of 3.00/4.00 or higher For international applicants, a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 80 internet-based, 230 computer-based, or 570 paper-based - or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Course Type 2 exam - minimum overall band score of 6.5 Prior professional work experience is considered an asset but is not a requirement Application Requirements Resume or CV Statement of Purpose and...

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 applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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