Overview

The program at the University of Pennsylvania typically consists of two years of full-time study, including the the preparation of a Master's thesis. Requirements include courses in probability, mathematical statistics, and statistical methods including discrete data analysis, linear models, multivariate methods, survival analysis, statistical computing, and applied data analysis.

Course Requirements

Candidates for the MS degree must complete 12 units of course credit and prepare a Master’s thesis. Required courses cover probability, mathematical statistics, and statistical methods including linear models, longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, statistical computing, and applied data analysis. MS students will have the option to take the written qualifying exam but it is not required to obtain a masters in Biostatistics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Methods and Data Analysis
Statistical Methods for Categorical and Survival Data
Linear Models and Generalized Linear Models
Longitudinal Data Analysis
Design of Observational Studies
Design of Interventional Studies
Statistical Computing
Advanced Survival Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 290 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete, submitted online application accompanied by the $80 fee
Personal Statement
Research Statement
Resume/CV (Please DO NOT include GPA and/or GRE information)
Three (3) letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all institutions attended
Test scores sent directly from the testing service

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biostatistics.

Available Scholarships

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