The MS in Biostatistics is an academic degree program for students with a background in calculus and a strong interest in public health. The program emphasizes statistical theory and methods so that students are prepared to be effective statistical collaborators in interdisciplinary studies; and lead the design and execution of studies.
Careers
Recent graduates hold the following positions:
- Opioid compliance specialist, Georgia Dept. of Public Health
- Actuarial analyst, Highmark Health
- Biostatistician, Ichan School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai
- Statistician, Mayo Clinic
- Business analyst, PNC Financial Services
- Biostatistician, University of Pittsburgh Dept. of Critical Care Medicine
- Biostatistician, University of Pittsburgh Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery
- Data analyst, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
- Statistician, University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
Recent Thesis Titles
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MS Competencies
All graduates with an MS in BIostatistics will be able to:
- Address health problems by appropriate problem definition, study design, data collection, data management, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results
- Demonstrate mastery of the theory underlying statistical methods
- Understand and implement innovative statistical approaches
- Communicate biostatistical analyses to individuals with varying degrees of statistical knowledge
- Apply research design principles to problems in public health
- Recognize strengths and weaknesses of approaches, including alternative designs, data sources, and analytic methods
- Determine the data best suited to address public health issues, program planning, and program evaluation
Requirements
40 credits, including:
- Coursework in fundamentals of statistical theory and applications
- A statistical consulting practicum
- Coursework in epidemiology and public health
- Thesis involving innovative data analysis or related to an internship experience
Program Information
MS Two-year Schedule (PDF, 2022-23)
MS Eighteen-month Schedule (PDF, 2022-23)
MS Degree Requirements Worksheet (PDF, 2022-23)
Student Handbook (PDF, 2022-23)