Program Overview

Master Program in Biostatistics

Biostatistics is the science of analyzing and interpreting biomedical data. Scientific challenges from clinical and biological research require the development and competent application of novel statistical methodology. Currently, such challenges emerge, for example, in personalized and evidence-based medicine, in infectious disease and environmental epidemiology, and in the rapidly expanding fields of molecular biology, e.g., genomics, proteomics, epigenomics.

The Master Program in Biostatistics leads to a so-called "specialized" master, implying that it is a useful and direct continuation of a (bachelor) degree in all fields that include quantitative aspects. It is offered by the Department of Biostatistics of the Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute of the University of Zurich (UZH) and is the only - to date - specialized program for the training of biostatisticians in Switzerland.

Curriculum

• Highlights
• Overview
• Compulsory modules
  • The program includes compulsory modules that provide a solid foundation in biostatistics.
• Elective Modules
  • The program offers elective modules that allow students to specialize in specific areas of biostatistics.
• Study Plan
  • The study plan is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of biostatistics and its applications.
• Master Thesis
  • The master's thesis is an essential part of the program, allowing students to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem.

Application

• Application process
  • The application process involves submitting an application form and supporting documents.
• Application by external students
  • External students must meet the program's admission criteria and follow the application process.
• Application by internal students
  • Internal students must also meet the program's admission criteria and follow the application process.

Current Semester

• Current modules
  • The program offers a range of modules that are taught during the current semester.
• Current talks
  • The program includes talks by experts in the field of biostatistics.
• Open thesis topics
  • The program provides students with a range of open thesis topics to choose from.

The Master Program in Biostatistics is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of biostatistics and its applications. The program is offered by the Department of Biostatistics of the Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute of the University of Zurich (UZH) and is the only specialized program for the training of biostatisticians in Switzerland. The program includes compulsory modules, elective modules, a study plan, and a master's thesis, providing students with a solid foundation in biostatistics and its applications.