MS Biostatistics

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, USA
MS Biostatistics
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • Biostatistics is the application of statistical methods to research in biology, public health, and medicine.
  • Biostatisticians collaborate with scientists and investigators in nearly every area related to health and science and have made major contributions to our understanding of:
    • Chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular disease)
    • Cancer and AIDS
    • Environmental monitoring and impact
    • Description of human growth and development
    • Relationship between genetics and the environment.
  • Biostatisticians also contribute to the design of scientific studies to ensure the most appropriate and most powerful scientific hypotheses are tested.
  • The objective of the MS in Biostatistics is to prepare individuals to work effectively as applied biostatisticians in a variety of public health, epidemiological, and clinical research settings.
  • The difference between the MS in Biostatistics and the MPH concentration in Biostatistics is that the MS provides training in probability and statistical theory with a research focus, while the MPH provides a broader background in public health.
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2315409 INR
Hostel & Meals822485 INR
Insurance199579 INR
Transportation17724 INR
Mandatory Fees97702 INR
Books & Supplies87888 INR
Miscellaneous Expenses292960 INR
International Student Fee29296 INR
iCourse Fee7324 INR
Total1554958 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.2 GPA
  • Applicants to the MS must have a prior Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.2 or higher required for MS applicants
  • Applicants from India must hold:
    • 4 years of accredited bachelor,
    • 3 year accredited bachelor + master;
    • 3 year accredited bachelor + post-grad diploma; or
    • 3-year bachelor by itself provided the degree is at least 120 credits
  • A competitive applicant to the MS in Biostatistics will have a strong quantitative background, including:
    • At least three semesters of college-level calculus through multivariable/vector calculus and one semester of linear algebra
    • Documented experience with a computer programming language (C/C++, Fortran, Java, Python or equivalent) is strongly recommended
ExamsTOEFL: 90

IELTS: 7
  • No subject area below a 6

PTE: 60

GRE: Accepted

Additional info
  • Due to issues related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the GRE requirement is waived for Fall 2021 admissions.
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