Professional Science, Biostatistics Concentration, M.S.

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Biostatistics program at MTSU prepares graduates for careers as biostatisticians in healthcare agencies, governmental organizations, and the pharmaceutical industry. Graduates are employed by prestigious institutions such as Emory University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, and the Tennessee Department of Health. The program's curriculum and assessment methods are designed to ensure students develop the necessary skills and knowledge for success in the field.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Graduates will ideally work as biostatisticians in professional settings including healthcare agencies
• Governmental agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Environmental Protection Agency
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Employers of MTSU alumni include:
• Emory University School of Medicine
• Lifepoint Hospitals
• Sarah Cannon Research Institute
• Tribal Epidemiology Center
• Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee
• Tennessee Hospital Association
• Tennessee Department of Health