Louisville , Kentucky , United States
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Overview
Biostatistics involves the development and application of statistical techniques to scientific research in health-related fields, including medicine, epidemiology, and public health. Students in the M.S. program will receive state-of-the-art training in the latest statistical methodologies in order to tackle the challenges associated with the study design and data analysis of modern research conducted in the health sciences.
Decision science (or formal decision analysis) is an emerging, cutting-edge discipline that provides researchers with additional tools with which to develop the clinical and healthcare policies and guidelines that affect public health.
The M.S. program in Biostatistics-Decision Science is in the Department of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics.Get more details
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses:- Epidemiologic Methods
- Probability
- Biostatistical Methods
- Mathematical Statistics
- Biostatistics-Decision Science Seminar
- Clinical Trials
- Public Health Practicum
- Nonparametric Statistics
- Sampling Techniques
- Mathematical Models in Molecular Biology
- Methods of Classification
- Statistical Methods for Bioinformatics
- Introduction to Environmental Health
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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Deadline for filing - September 19
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Statistics View 843 other Masters in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
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
- All candidates for admission to graduate programs must complete the online application form
- A non-refundable application $60 US fee is required with the application form
- Applicants for admission to a degree program must submit an official transcript from each college attended. All University of Louisville transcripts will automatically be submitted with completion of an application
- Applications to non-degree or certificate programs need only submit an official transcript certifying at least a bachelor's degree
- Applicants for admission to most graduate degree programs must take the general section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- All applicants for whom English is a second language must also submit official TOEFL and IELTS scores
- Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's academic work are required
Tuition Fee
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International
26454 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13227 USD per semester and a duration of 24 months. -
National
12684 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6342 USD per semester and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
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