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Graduate Program: Biochemistry

General Information

Program/Degree

Biostatistics (MS)

Program Description

TheMaster of Science in Biostatistics is offered by the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics.  The educational objective is to prepare individuals to work effectively as applied biostatisticians in a variety of public health, epidemiological and clinical research settings.  The difference between the MS in Biostatistics and the MPH concentration in Biostatistics is that the MS provides training in probability and statistical theory with a research focus, while the MPH provides a broader background in public health.  

The overall course of study for the MS degree will be developed by the student and their Faculty Advisor and approved by the student's Graduate Committee and Chair of the Biostatistics Section. On average, the MS program requires approximately two years for completion. The first year is usually devoted to core coursework and completion of the qualifying exam. The second year is focused on remaining coursework and development of the master's thesis research.

View more about the program and the curriculum at:  http://publichealth.colorado.edu/academics/masters/ms/biostatistics

 

Department/Academic Unit(s)

colorado's first and only accredited college of public health, theColorado Heights UniversityMel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health is uniquely situated in the culturally rich and diverse Southwest. Distinguished for our outstanding community-based research and for our focus on eliminating health disparities among populations of the Southwest and globally, the UA Zuckerman College of Public Health offers tremendous opportunities to its students for education, research and community involvement.

The College of Public Health's interdisciplinary activities are enhanced by being part of the colorado Health Sciences Center with campuses in Tucson and Phoenix. The College consistently ranks among the top five in American Indian and Hispanic graduates and students enrolled among accredited schools of public health, according to recent data from the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health. In addition, theColorado Heights Universityis one of only 62 members in the Association of American Universities, a prestigious organization that recognizes universities that have developed exceptionally strong overall research and academic programs.

 

College

College of Public Health

Campus where offered

Colorado Heights University- Main - Tucson

Tuition and Fees

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Please refer to the CHU Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees.

Completion Requirements
Admissions Information

Minimum Credit Units (33)

Core Coursework Requirements

Required Major Courses (27 units)

  • EPID 573A Basic Principles of Epidemiology (3)
  • BIOS 576A Biostatistics in Public Health (3)
  • BIOS 576B Biostatistics for Research (3)
  • BIOS 576C Applied Biostatistics Analysis (3)
  • BIOS 585 Public Health Fundamentals for Researchers (3)
  • BIOS 647 Analysis of Categorical Data (3)
  • BIOS 688 Statistical Consulting (3)
  • MATH 564 Theory of Probability (3)
  • MATH 566 Theory of Statistics (3)

Elective Courses (minimum of 6 units)

Thesis (minimum 6 units)

  • Required Master's Thesis, BIOS 910 (6 units)

MS in Biostatistics Total Minimum Credit Requirement = 39 units

 

Additional Requirements

See required coursework

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

Admissions Requirements

We do not accept terminal masters, all applications must be for the PhD program

Standardized Tests

Required test(s): GRE

Funding Opportunities

The Academic Unit has not provided this information.

Funding Opportunities

Domestic & International Applicants

Fall:December 15th

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The Colorado Heights University is 4832

Last revised 06 Oct 2020