Overview

Biostatistics from University of Maryland program emphasizes biostatistical methodology as well as practice of biostatistics and data science in public health.

Key facts

The program emphasizes biostatistical methodology as well as practice of biostatistics and data science in public health. It will address workforce shortage in the field of biostatistics while producing future leaders and scholars in public health and biomedical data science.

This will be achieve through: 1) advanced training in biostatistical modeling, machine learning, big data computing, epidemiology and public health data science, 2) experiential learning through research opportunities at research centers and institutes within UMD; 3) fostered biostatistical thinking and enhanced data science skills necessary for future careers in academia, pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry, government agencies, and other healthcare and public health administration professional organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics
Applied Regression Analysis
Categorical Data Analysis
Applied Survival Data Analysis
Epidemiologic Study Design
Applied Bayesian Data Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

43 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

A Bachelor's degree

Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA

Preferred coursework: 3 semesters of calculus (including multivariable) and linear algebra

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Tuition Fees

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18780 USD / year

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18780 USD / year

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8780 USD / year

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Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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