Degree Plan | MS in Biostatistics
The following is an example of a master’s program course schedule for full-time students. Students usually complete the master’s program in 3 semesters as a full-time student. Part-time students may register for fewer credits per fall and spring semester.
Our program charges a per-credit rate for students taking fewer than 12 credits per semester.
Fall 1
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| BIST 6500: Department Seminar | 0 |
| BIST 6510: Probability & Sampling | 3 |
| BIST 6511: Statistical Inference | 3 |
| BIST 6515: Introduction to Statistical Software | 2 |
| BIST 6541: Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| 11 Credits |
Students pay the per-credit rate.
Spring 1
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| BIST 6500: Department Seminar | 0 |
| BIST 6512: Categorical Data Analysis | 3 |
| BIST 6513: Survival Analysis | 3 |
| BIST 6514: Linear Models & Multivariate Analysis | 3 |
| BIST 7940: Research Practicum I* OR BIST 7817: Special Topics I** | 1 |
| 10 Credits |
Students pay the per-credit rate.
Summer 1
Optional Internship (Encouraged for all full-time students)
Apply for graduation in your second-to-last semester. Follow the Graduating Student Checklist.
Fall 2
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| BIST 6500: Department Seminar | 0 |
| BIST 6532: Machine Learning for Bioinformatics | 2 |
| BIST 6540: Experimental Design/Clinical Trials | 3 |
| BIST 6545: Quantitative Data Analysis & Reporting | 2 |
| BIST 6595: Data Science | 3 |
| BIST 7941: Research Practicum II* OR BIST 7818: Special Topics II** | 1 |
| 11 Credits |
*Option 1 Path: Research Practicum I & II
**Option 2 Path: Special Topics I & II
Students pay the per-credit rate.
Follow the Graduating Student Checklist to receive your degree and attend Commencement with your class.