Master of Science (MS) in Biostatistics with concentration in Biostatistics
About the Program
The MS program in Biostatistics with concentration in Biostatistics provides in-depth training on biostatistical analytical tools and their related theoretical background and prepares students to design, analyze and interpret complex biomedical and health data to contribute to evidence-based decision-making. The program may be completed full-time (in four semesters) or part-time (completion varies) on-campus.
Students can enhance their skills through graduate certificates in one of the following areas, or create their own plan in consultation with an academic advisor:
- Health Analytics
- Population Health Informatics
- Health Systems Leadership
- Population Health
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Graduates of the program are employed in federal, state and local health departments, pharmaceutical companies, nonprofit organizations and hospitals as biostatisticians, clinical trials investigators or pursue doctoral studies. Is this degree for you?
- Students with a strong background in mathematics, statistics, or related fields who
are
interested in enhancing their skills in statistical methods, computing algorithms. - Those looking for the best analytical approaches
in health, biomedical and clinical research. - Professionals in health and healthcare analytics
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Meredith Ray, PhD |
Briana McNeil, MEd Coordinator, Recruitment and Admissions sphadmissions@memphis.edu 901.678.3740 |
Shirl Sharpe, MS Academic Services Coordinator II SPHadvising@memphis.edu 901.678.1710 |
Admission Information
- Completed
- Undergraduate degree with minimum GPA of 3.0 and have completed Calculus I and Calculus
II with a grade of B or
higher. - Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Statement of purpose (400-500 words)
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Credentials evaluation for foreign transcripts
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- Language proficiency test if language of instruction was not English
Deadlines
International applicants should plan to have their applications by May 15 for Fall Semester and October 15 for Spring Semester to ensure sufficient time to receive your Form I-20 and visa.
- Fall Semester – August 15(a)
- Spring Semester – January 15(a)
Curriculum
Students learn to develop and apply advanced statistical and data analysis methods to model complex biological processes and their coupling with socioeconomic and environmental determinants.
- CORE COURSES - 6 CREDIT HOURS
- PUBH 7170 | Epidemiology in Public Health I
- PUBH 7180 | Foundations of Public Health
- CONCENTRATION COURSES - 21 CREDIT HOURS
- MATH 6636 | Introduction to Statistical Theory
- MATH 7654 | Inference Theory
- PUBH 7150 | Biostatistical Methods I
- PUBH 7152 | Biostatistical Methods II
- PUBH 7309 | Applied Survival Analysis in Public
Health - PUBH 7310 | Mixed Model Regression Analysis
- PUBH 7311 | Applied Categorical Analysis
- ELECTIVE COURSES - 6 CREDIT HOURS
- In consultation with faculty and/or academic
advisors
- In consultation with faculty and/or academic
- CULMINATING EXPERIENCE - 3 CREDIT HOURS
- PUBH 7992 | Master’s Project Seminar OR
- PUBH 7996 | Master’s Thesis
Competencies
- Summarize public health data using statistical methods appropriate for the distribution of these data
- Explain the rationale for common biostatistical methods
- Evaluate preferred methodological alternatives to commonly used statistical methods when assumptions are not met
- Use statistical software to analyze clinical and public health data given appropriate for the given study design
- Effectively communicate the results of statistical analyses in writing and in oral presentation