Master's in Biostatistics, ScM

Campus Masters Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Masters

Introduction

Biostatistics, ScM is a Masters program taught at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Johns Hopkins Department of Biostatistics ScM program prepares students for a career as a professional statistician. Students study methods in biostatistics and probability and statistical inference, plus statistical computing and research-focused coursework.

They also take required Cells to Society courses, including Foundational Principles of Public Health, The Role of Qualitative Methods and Science in Describing and Assessing a Population's Health, Essentials of Environmental Health, Biologic, Genetic and Infectious Bases of Human Disease, Psychological and Behavioral Factors That Affect A Population's Health, The Social Determinants of Health, Globalization and Population Health, and Essentials of One Health.

The program includes didactic coursework followed by a master’s thesis project in which students work closely with a departmental faculty member. Students complete a comprehensive written examination at the end of the first part of the program to support progress toward the degree. The department offers a weekly seminar program, with required attendance for graduate students, and first-year graduate students complete the Current Topics in Biostatistics Research course.

Modules

  • Foundational Principles of Public Health
  • The Role of Qualitative Methods and Science in Describing and Assessing a Population's Health
  • Essentials of Environmental Health
  • Biologic, Genetic and Infectious Bases of Human Disease
  • Psychological and Behavioral Factors That Affect A Population's Health
  • The Social Determinants of Health
  • Globalization and Population Health
  • Essentials of One Health
  • Methods in Biostatistics I
  • Essentials of Probability and Statistical Inference I: Probability
  • Statistical Computing
  • Current Topics in Biostatistics Research

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Biostatistics, ScM at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Edinboro University of Pennsylvania as pre-requiste for admission in Biostatistics, ScM.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Courses Units

More Information

  • Professional statistician
  • Scientific project coordinator
  • Data analyst

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.