Program Overview

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Biostatistics, MS

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.

Program Description

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.

At a Glance

• College/school: College of Health Solutions
• Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

Degree Requirements

• 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)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• 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
  • statement of purpose
  • proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: Session A/C, In Person, 02/15, Priority
• Spring: Session A/C, In Person, 10/15, Priority; Session A/C, Online, 11/15, Priority

Career Opportunities

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:

• 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.