MPH-Applied Biostatistics

The MPH program in Applied Biostatistics† trains students to apply analytic methods and statistical reasoning to characterize, investigate, and address problems in public health and medicine. Students are trained to use statistical measures and good
information management practices to collect, manage, protect, analyze, interpret, and present health data.  In addition to a wide variety of exciting applications, rewarding career opportunities are available in local, state, and federal health agencies, health and medical centers, and research institutes. Concentration coursework includes: biostatistical methods; data analysis; and managing public health data. Elective coursework includes: clinical trials; statistical consulting; and analytic epidemiology.
 

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†The MPH in Applied Biostatistics is a professional degree for individuals who wish to use and adapt statistical procedures to their health and medical research or for those seeking a career in public health providing technical support as resource persons and collaborators on research teams. Students interested in an academic or advanced career in Biostatistics should consider the MS-Biostatistics degree which provides a stronger mathematical and theoretical foundation in
statistics.