Biostatistics, MS
ASU Health - 1 year, Big Data, Data, Data Analysis, Data Science, Epidemiology, Health Care Data, Health Statistics, INFORMATIC, Mathematics, Population Health, Quantitative data, approved for STEM-OPT extension, bioinformatics, clinical, public health, statistics
Across health care systems, massive amounts of health data are collected. Learn to design and execute health research studies with leaders in the field that will answer the important questions and lead to better health outcomes.
The Master of Science program in biostatistics provides training in applied biostatistical methodology and its applications to solve practical problems in health-related sciences. Students develop the expertise necessary to design, implement, evaluate and disseminate research and translate information into improved health outcomes for individuals, systems and populations.
Students learn fundamental biostatistics skills and gain the knowledge necessary for effective collaboration with health researchers, including how to design randomized, controlled clinical trials and intervention studies to guarantee data quality and make valid causal inferences.
An applied research focus and mentorship approach aids students as they work to solve a practical health-related research problem to complete their program.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
College of Health Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
30 credits and an applied project course (BST 693)
Required Core (18 credit hours)
BST 601 Biostatistical Theory and Inference (3)
BST 602 Applied Multi-level and Longitudinal Data Analysis (3)
BST 604 Computational Biostatistics (3)
BST 605 Biostatistical Data Analysis (3)
BST 606 Applied Clinical Trial Design and Analysis (3)
BST 609 Categorical Data Analysis in the Health Sciences (3)
Electives (9 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
BST 693 Applied Project (3)
Additional Curriculum Information
Elective coursework should be selected in consultation with the program advisor.
The applied project depends on the student's background and goals for after graduation.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in biomedical informatics, demography, mathematics, public or population health, social sciences, or statistics from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- professional resume
- two references (academic or professional)
- statement of purpose
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.
All applicants should have completed and passed an undergraduate statistics course (e.g., HCD 300, STP 226, ECN 221 or PSY 230), a linear algebra course (e.g., MAT 242, MAT 342 or MAT 343), and a calculus course (e.g. MAT 210, MAT 251 or MAT 270) before admission. If the requisite coursework is not completed before admission, it must be completed before matriculating.
Contact information for two references is required. References will be contacted via email to submit a letter of recommendation. It is preferred that letters of recommendation come from instructors, research mentors or supervisors who can speak to the applicant's aptitude for research and graduate-level coursework.
The statement of purpose should be one to two pages and indicate the applicant's interest in the program, knowledge of the field, and career plans. Applicants are encouraged to connect with program faculty who could be potential research mentors, and include this information in their statement, if available at the time of application.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 07/01 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 10/15 | Priority |
Graduates are employed in academic institutions, government agencies and health-related industries, and they are well positioned to support public health needs. Career opportunities include these positions:
- biostatistician
- data scientist
- professor
- senior data analyst
- statistician
These positions are all classified as "Bright Outlook occupations" by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; these are officially defined as occupations expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, with large numbers of job openings. They are new and emerging occupations with potentially high salaries.
College of Health Solutions
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HLTHN 401
chsgrad@asu.edu
602-496-3300
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
