Overview
Key facts
All three programs emphasize teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and scientific knowledge and technical skills. Each program is designed to integrate university coursework with business/industrial internships to better prepare students for the variety of career pathways associated with the life science and health science industries. The overall objectives and interactions of these three new programs are described in the PSM section of the Grand Valley State University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog.
Career Options
Master's level biostatisticians are in demand in industry, research institutions, government, and academia, including:
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Clinical medicine
- Drug development/ clinical trials
- Environmental health
- Epidemiology
- Forestry
- Wildlife and fisheries
- Master's level biostatisticians are in demand. This demand results in higher starting salaries within exciting scientific work environments.
- Partners such as the Van Andel Research Institute and Spectrum Health provide formal support for internships and continuing assistance to GVSU students.
- Graduates of the GVSU biostatistics master's program have secured employment with outstanding employers such as Van Andel Institute, Pfizer, the Henry Ford Health System, and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
- Class times later in the day allow degree completion by working professionals.
- The program is very applied with an emphasis on modern statistical techniques using prominent statistical software.
Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- Foundations of Biotechnology
- Medical and Bioinformatics
- Ethics and Professionalism in Applied Science
- Applied Statistics for Health Professions
- Statistical Methods for Biologists
- Statistical Programming
- Design of Experiments and Regression
- Categorical Data Analysis
- Clinical Trials
- Perspectives in Advanced Biostatistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Allendale, United States
Disciplines
Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 276 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from all undergraduate coursework or a satisfactory score on the GRE
- Resume detailing work experiences and accomplishments
- Personal statement of career goals and background experiences, including an explanation of how this program will help achieve educational and professional objectives
- Letters of recommendations from at least two individuals who are in positions to attest to the applicant's successful completion of the program
Student insurance
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- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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29526 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 798 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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29526 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 798 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Allendale
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