MS Biostatistics at Vanderbilt University

Programme overview

Master of Science in Biostatistics with nine core courses (31 credit hours), 9 credit hours of electives and a master's capstone research registration of 0-6 credit hours, culminating in an original investigation presented at Biostatistics Research Day.

Faculty: Graduate School (Department of Biostatistics) | Department: Biostatistics | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Core: EPID 8311 and BIOS 6311, 6312, 6321, 6341, 6342, 6351, 7323, 7352. Electives from BIOS 7330-7393. Theory and applied comprehensive exams follow BIOS 6342 and BIOS 6312.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree; ideal applicants have three semesters of college calculus (through multivariable), one semester of linear algebra and an introductory statistics course. GRE required (official, within five years, institution code 1871); no minimum score listed. 1-2 page statement of purpose, three to five recommendation letters, current CV and transcripts. English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo) is required only for applicants whose native language is not English and who lack a degree from an approved English-speaking institution. No application fee for MS applicants. Deadline December 1, 2026 (2026-27 cycle).

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Graduate School programmes mainly start in fall; entry terms and deadlines vary by programme and are set by each programme.

Graduate School fall application deadlines differ by department and range from 1 December to 15 January. The Graduate School application fee is $95, paid online after submitting the application, and only one fee is charged for up to two programme applications per year.

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