Louisville , Kentucky , United States
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Overview
Biostatistics from University of Louisville curriculum for the Standard and Thesis tracks cover probability, statistical theory, and biostatistical methods in the first year along with biostatistics concentration courses in clinical trials and categorical data analysis. The fall semester of the second year includes courses in survival analysis and elective biostatistics courses. The Thesis Track includes the preparation and defense of a thesis in the spring semester of the second year. Students in the Bioinformatics Track receive the same coursework in probability, mathematical statistics, and biostatistical methods, but take concentration courses in biochemistry, bioinformatics, advanced statistical computing, and data mining.
Careers
The Master of Science (MS) degree prepares students for careers as professional biostatisticians in industry, government, or academia.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Probability
- Mathematical Statistics
- Biostatistical Methods
- Public Health in the U.S.
- Clinical Trials
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Biology Public Health Statistics View 889 other Masters in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. If your transcripts are from an institution outside the U.S.A., you may need to get a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) from a service such as WES.
- The minimum GPA for unconditional admission is 3.0, although applicants with lower GPA are considered for conditional admission.
- Scores from the graduate record exam (GRE).
- A resume or CV
- A written statement of purpose
- At least two letters of recommendation written within the past twelve months, which may be submitted as part of the graduate application
- Non-refundable application fee
- Application for Admission
- English Proficiency
- Financial Statement
Tuition Fee
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International
27374 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13687 USD per semester and a duration of 18 months. -
National
27374 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13687 USD per semester and a duration of 18 months. -
In-State
13260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6630 USD per semester and a duration of 18 months.
Funding
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