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MS Biostatistics at Yale University

Yale University, United States

Programme overview

Two-year MS with a concentration in Biostatistics that provides flexible training in clinical trials, epidemiologic methodology, implementation science, statistical genetics and AI and machine learning methods for health sciences. It emphasizes mastery of biostatistical skills from the start of the plan of study and is marketable as a terminal degree or as preparation for the PhD.

Faculty: Yale School of Public Health  |  Department: Biostatistics  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Location: New Haven, CT, United States

What you will study

16 course credits in a scaffolded sequence: core courses (6 credits, Year 1), intermediate courses (4 credits), advanced courses (1-2 credits), a capstone (2-3 credits) and two free graduate electives. A summer internship in biostatistics research and a leadership course carry no credit. A master's thesis is optional.

Career pathways

Terminal degree with strong marketability, or preparation for PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General GRE scores required (institution code 3987). Strong quantitative skills from any undergraduate major; minimum previous college coursework in multivariable calculus and linear algebra, introductory statistics knowledge and experience with a programming language such as SAS, R or Python. Apply through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, not SOPHAS.

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://gsas.yale.edu/admissions

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