FALL 2010 APPLICANTS: Please note that the application deadline has changed. Completed applications for Fall 2010 are due by December 15, 2009 for MA applicants who wish to be considered for financial aid.
The MA program is intended primarily for the student with the equivalent of a B.A. who wishes to pursue advanced study in the theory and methods of biostatistics.
To earn the MA degree, students are expected to complete 32 credit hours with grades of at least B- in every course. Coursework must include the following six biostatistics core courses (24 credits):
- SPH EP 712 Epidemiologic Method
- SPH BS 805 Intermediate Statistical Computing and Applied Regression Analysis
- SPH BS 852 Statistical Methods for Epidemiology
- CAS MA 581 or MET MA 581 Probability
- CAS MA 582 or MET MA 582 Mathematical Statistics
- CAS MA 575 Applied Regression and Analysis of Variance.
These core courses provide a theoretical background in biostatistics and the basic skills necessary for applications in public health.
The remaining two courses (8 credits) are selected from elective courses in biostatistics and epidemiology at the School of Public Health or the Graduate School Mathematics Department:
Elective Biostatistics and Epidemiology Courses
In addition, the master's student must pass two comprehensive written examinations demonstrating proficiency in the material covered in the six core courses.
The MA program is administered jointly through the Biostatistics Department at BUSPH and the Math Department at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Please note that applications are submitted through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Please refer to the Math Department for additional information on courses taught at the Math Department.
Application materials are available online. Please submit completed paper applications to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences:
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Boston University
705 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 112
Boston, MA 02215
USA
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