Academic Programs

The Department of Biostatistics offers the following degree program:

The Master of Public Health program, with a Concentration in Biostatistics, provides the skills to design, analyze, and interpret the result of public health studies. Through such courses as statistics, advanced regression analysis, and statistical computing, students learn the statistical applications important to research, including study design, data management, and statistical analysis. Graduates are prepared for further study or careers in research, project management, academia, or the private sector.

The following are offered through Boston University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences:

The Master of Arts in Biostatistics program offers training for students interested in pursuing advanced study in the theory and methods of biostatistics. Students must pass two comprehensive examinations demonstrating proficiency in biostatistical theory and methods and then may select additional advanced courses in mathematics, biostatistics, and epidemiology.

The PhD in Biostatistics program offers advanced training for students pursuing careers as a professional, academic, or industrial biostatistician. Providing specialized training for health professionals seeking deeper expertise in statistics and analysis, the program is also suitable for experienced statisticians who wish to specialize in statistical methods for biomedical or epidemiologic applications.

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