MS in Biostatistics (Online)
University of Louisville - School of Public Health and Information Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Louisville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 791 / per credit
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
The online Master of Science in Biostatistics (MSBST) is designed for professionals with a bachelor’s degree who aspire to start or advance their careers in biostatistics, statistics, or data science.
Highlights
- Learn rigorous statistical analysis methodology you can apply to any industry.
- Gain extensive training in statistical computing and data management in the SAS, SPSS, and R statistical software programs.
- Join one of the very few comprehensive biostatistics programs in the nation.
- Learn from faculty with distinguished academic credentials and a strong commitment to applied research.
- Build upon your background—the program is open to individuals with a bachelor’s degree in any field with some exposure to a quantitative background (see Apply Now tab for more details).
- Complete your degree in as few as 3 semesters.
Not quite ready to commit to a master’s program?
Get a feel for the industry with an online Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics — a 12-credit hour (4 courses) program that can be the perfect platform to launch your next education achievement.
Admissions
Curriculum
The online M.S. in Biostats degree is a 33-credit-hour program that requires 25 credit hours in core courses and 5 credit hours in electives.
Core Courses
Curious about the differences between a master's or Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics? Click here and learn more
Program Outcome
What can I do with a master’s in Biostatistics?
Most employers currently require biostatisticians to have earned a master’s degree based on the Labor Insights’ 2020 data, which conveyed that 61.6% of U.S. employers’ biostatisticians job postings required advanced education.
Furthermore, expected job growth for statisticians is an astonishing 33% for 2019-2029 (bls.gov). Our master’s is biostatistics opens the door to this booming industry and prepares you to provide statistical insights for the healthcare industry—the third largest employer of statisticians.
Besides an astounding job outlook, biostatistics master’s graduates can also expect an increase in salary. BLS states the average salary in 2020 for a statistician was $93,290.
Graduates of UofL’s online Master’s in Biostatistics program are prepared to pursue careers in organizations including but not limited to:
- Pharmaceutical corporations
- Medical researchers
- Insurers
- Government agencies (FDA, NIH, Census Bureau)
- Universities and research institutions
- Hospitals and cancer centers
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Ideal Students
The MS program is available to students who have completed an undergraduate degree in biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, or a related discipline and possess competency in college-level calculus, up to and including multivariable calculus (partial differentiation and multiple integration) and statistics as evidenced by transcripts from postsecondary institutions attended.
Career Opportunities
Graduate degree-holding statisticians and biostatisticians are highly sought after in the marketplace, so there are many career opportunities for M.S. and Ph.D. statisticians and biostatisticians. The American Statistical Association Career Center is an excellent resource for learning about careers in statistics, and the Stattr@k website has many resources for current students and recent graduates of statistics programs. You can also read through the ASA’s Salary Reports to learn what to expect after completing a degree. Locally, the University of Louisville Career Center has valuable information on career development and job advertisements.