Curriculum

Master of Science (M.S.) Curriculum (30 credits) - Biostatistics

Students seeking the M.S. in biostatistics degree must complete 30 credits of academic work, including a research paper, with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0; earn no more than 6 credits bearing grades less than B; and complete the degree requirements within four years. Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.

PREREQUISITES

3 credits in college biology, human behavior, social or health science
3 credits in college calculus
Demonstration of computer competence

CORE COURSES (6 credits)

PHCO 0502 - Principles and Methods of Epidemiology
PHCO 0512 - Public Health Foundations

RESEARCH (0 credits)

RESH 0600 - Master of Science Research

CONCENTRATION REQUIRED COURSES (18 credits)

Note: Students should review the Course Descriptions in the School Catalog for specific information about prerequisites required for required courses and recommended electives.

BIST 0610 - Advanced Regression Methods for Public Health Studies
BIST 0613 - Biostatistics Theory I
BIST 0614 - Biostatistics Theory II
BIST 0615 - Applied Categorical Data Analysis
BIST 0625 - Fundamentals of Biostatistics

-also-
Choose one of the following two:

BIST 0627 - Applied Survival Data Analysis
BIST 0650 - Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis

RECOMMENDED ELECTIVE COURSES (6 credits)

Students may choose elective courses from among other concentration courses, from courses within Rutgers School of Public Health, or other Rutgers graduate programs with faculty advisor approval. See school website for list of recommended electives.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Research paper (as part of Master of Science Research)
Complete Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) online training on Human Subject Research Protections (For Students Enrolled Fall 2024 and After)