Overview

The Applied Biostatistics curriculum at Temple University emphasizes commonly used and advanced statistical techniques to effectively address public health concerns and answer pressing research questions. The Applied Biostatistics MPH will prepare you as a public health professional with expertise in:

study design and appropriate data analyses to accurately quantify and assess population-based, health-related outcomes;

the application of modern statistical computing software, such as SAS and R, and statistical methods for large and complex data sets in public health and medicine;

data management of health-related cross-sectional, experimental, longitudinal and survey data; and

the proficient interpretation and presentation of results to various audiences.

Applied biostatistics involves the thoughtful application of statistical reasoning and techniques to appropriately analyze data, which is ultimately used to advance scientific inquiry and answer practical questions in public health and other health-related fields. Students in the Applied Biostatistics MPH program learn to formulate testable hypotheses and analyze publicly available, nationally representative data. Students will become proficient in handling complex data to monitor public health trends and services, and informing policy decisions.

Future Career

Our graduates are prepared to work in a wide range of settings, including academic institutions; health systems; local, state and federal health departments; and pharmaceutical companies. Graduates may pursue careers as applied biostatisticians, clinical/research data specialists, data analysts, data managers, drug safety specialists, quantitative healthcare research scientists or SAS/statistical programmers, among other positions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Functions of Public Health

Biostatistics

Political and Economic Aspects of Health

Theoretical Health Behavior

Environmental Health

Epidemiological Research Methods

Research Design in Public Healt

Multivariate Biostatics

Data Management and Analysis

Structure Equation Model

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 264 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United States

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3 Letters of Reference

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants' files are reviewed for undergraduate coursework in mathematics and/or statistics, social sciences, and writing.

Statement of Goals: Write a well-considered 500- to 1,000-word statement of purpose that articulates your interests in public health and our program in particular.

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Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required.

Tuition Fees

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33390 USD / year

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33390 USD / year

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24381 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

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1313 - 2284 USD / month

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