Biostatistics MS
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS)
Minimum Required Credits: 33.0
Co-op Option: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.1102
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 15-2041
About the Program
The Master of Science in Biostatistics is a full-time degree program offered at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health. This program provides students with a thorough understanding of biostatistical methods, strong computational skills, and training to apply these concepts in a variety of health-related research contexts.
Graduates of the program will be prepared to handle quantitative and computational aspects of a research project, including study design, data collection and management, development of analysis plans, data analysis and communication of findings.
Additional Information
For more information about this program, please contact the Dornsife School of Public Health
Admission Requirements
Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health admissions requirements can be found at: https://drexel.edu/dornsife/admissions/overview/
Degree Requirements
| Core/Foundational Courses | ||
| PBHL 5000 | Public Health Foundations 1 | 3.0 |
| Subject-Area Focused Courses | ||
| BST 5001 | Introduction to Statistical Computing | 3.0 |
| BST 5010 | Probability and Statistical Inference I | 3.0 |
| BST 5012 | Statistical Methods I: Linear and Logistic Regression | 3.0 |
| BST 5013 | Statistical Methods II: Generalized Linear and Survival Models | 3.0 |
| BST 5014 | Statistical Methods III: Longitudinal and Correlated Data | 3.0 |
| BST 5017 | Statistical Collaboration in Team Science | 3.0 |
| BST 6015 | Machine Learning and Computational Statistics | 3.0 |
| BST 7101 | Biostatistics Capstone | 3.0 |
| EPI 5000 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3.0 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 3.0 credits in the following: 2 | 3.0 | |
Any BST (Biostatistics) course at the 5000-9999 level | ||
Any CHP (Community Health and Prevention) course at the 5000-9999 level | ||
Any EOH (Environmental and Occupational Health) course at the 5000-9999 level | ||
Any EPI (Epidemiology) course at the 5000-9999 level | ||
Any HMP (Health Management and Policy) course at the 5000-9999 level | ||
Any PBHL (Public Health) course at the 5000-9999 level | ||
| Total Credits | 33.0 | |
- 1
Foundational Public Health Knowledge: Public Health Foundations is only required for students who do not have a degree from a CEPH accredited school. Students who have a degree from a CEPH accredited school will take an elective in place of Public Health Foundations.
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Students can take additional 5000-level or above electives across the university with Program Director approval.