Students entering the biostatistics program should have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, preferably with a major in mathematics or biology, and have taken at least one year of college calculus. The MPH degree in epidemiology provides students with a broad base of public health knowledge concentrating on epidemiology. This degree prepares the graduate for administrative policy roles in federal, state or local public health service programs. The MS or PhD degrees introduce students to research methods in epidemiology and prepare them for research careers. The MS graduate is likely to participate in large-scale collaborative studies, and the PhD graduate is prepared to develop independent research in government, academic, or private institutional settings.
Graduates are in high demand and have found positions in the private and public sectors.
The MS degree in biostatistics introduces the student to fundamental techniques of data analysis built upon a solid methodologic base. This degree is appropriate for persons interested in obtaining employment at an intermediate level either in the pharmaceutical industry, in government, or in the academic setting. The PhD program in biostatistics prepares the student to play important roles in study design, data collection and processing, and in statistical analysis and interpretation. Employment opportunities are excellent for graduates in biostatistics, both in private industry and in the public sector. For more information about degree requirements visit the School's Academic Degrees home page.