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Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology (MS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology trains students in biostatistics and epidemiology, with a required practicum and master's thesis.

Department: Population and Public Health Sciences  |  Duration: 39 units minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

At least 39 units: 26 units of core courses (biostatistics principles, data analysis, epidemiology principles, research methods, statistical methods for epidemiological studies, design of clinical studies, epidemiology of infectious disease), at least 9 units of electives, and a 4-unit master's thesis (PM 594a/b).

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Entry requirements

Applicants with undergraduate degrees in allied health, pharmacology, public health, medicine, biological and clinical sciences or related fields are encouraged. Preparation should include applied statistics, college algebra, introductory calculus and basic computer programming; Graduate School minimum admission requirements apply and English proficiency is essential. Conditional admission is possible contingent on a 3.0 GPA over the first 12 graduate units.

Duration: 39 units minimum

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