Nov 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

MPH Biostatistics & Data Science


The Master of Public Health program with a concentration in Biostatistics & Data Science is designed to train students in data management, statistical data analysis, interpretation of findings, and communication of analytical results. The concentration focuses on practical applications of statistics in public health, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical research settings.  In addition to comprehensive training in statistical reasoning and data visualization techniques, students will also be introduced to public health theory and epidemiological study design, as well as acquire essential skills to become effective members of a project team and communicate statistical information to the public.

There are many excellent career opportunities for students within the field of Biostatistics and Data Science, such as positions in local, state, and federal health agencies, health care and clinical research institutions, consulting firms, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology, and other industry settings.

Students in the Biostatistics & Data Science concentration are admitted once a year in the Fall semester as a cohort, completing 48 hours of curriculum to graduate in five consecutive semesters. Students attend classes and co-curricular activities on campus, which are typically scheduled Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Please Note: Applicants wishing to enter this program should have a quantitative background and previous coursework in college algebra, calculus, and basic statistics.

Admission Requirements and Application Procedures  

Elective


Students will choose one elective course with advisor approval from the approved elective list.

MPH Practice Experience


All MPH students are required to complete a Public Health practice experience internship. This requirement is based upon the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation.

This course provides opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience addressing MPH foundation and concentration-specific competencies, as well as achieve multiple accreditation requirements for applied practice and integrative learning experiences. Students commit to a three-semester experience with a qualified site supervisor and practice setting that promotes the synthesis and application of MPH competencies. Students are required to complete two products that utilize MPH competencies and make a meaningful contribution to their internship site. The internship is supervised by an HSC instructor of record as well as an internship site supervisor. 

Prerequisite: Students must be in good academic standing with the university and have completed all required courses during the first year cohort program or have completed at least 21 SCH as an online student. Students must successfully complete tasks in the zero-credit hour Pre-PHED 5297 canvas course prior to enrolling in the three course practice experience sequence.

For more information, please see the Public Health Practice Experience website.