Hayward,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biostatistics in Hayward United States | California State University, East Bay
California State University, East Bay
|
Hayward United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,567
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Department of Statistics and Biostatistics provides graduate education culminating in a Master of Science in Biostatistics. This program caters to students from diverse academic backgrounds including Statistics, Biological Sciences, Public Health, Computer Science, Mathematics, and related scientific fields. The curriculum equips students for careers in pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Participants must demonstrate proficiency in applied statistical methods, probability theory, and their underlying principles. Graduates should stay current with advancements in the field and possess the ability to independently acquire new statistical knowledge throughout their careers. Alongside the university's general requirements outlined in the catalog, candidates must also meet specific departmental criteria detailed in subsequent sections.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree or equivalent.
Differential and Integral Calculus (MATH 130, 131).
A statement of purpose,
A list of math and statistics courses taken with brief descriptions of content and grades,
At least two, maximum three letters of recommendation (OR recent GRE scores).
In addition to the above minimum requirements for admission, if students have some of the following background they will be at an advantage both as to selection for admission to the program and optimal progress toward the degree if admitted:
interest or experience in a setting where studies or experiments are conducted for the collection of data.
multiple integration and infinite series matrix algebra
basic statistics and probability
knowledge of a computer programming language
English language demonstration is required for all applicants processed in International Admissions. We accept the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT version or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic version of the exams.
TOEFL iBT Total Score - 80
IELTS Academic Overall Score - 6.5
Differential and Integral Calculus (MATH 130, 131).
A statement of purpose,
A list of math and statistics courses taken with brief descriptions of content and grades,
At least two, maximum three letters of recommendation (OR recent GRE scores).
In addition to the above minimum requirements for admission, if students have some of the following background they will be at an advantage both as to selection for admission to the program and optimal progress toward the degree if admitted:
interest or experience in a setting where studies or experiments are conducted for the collection of data.
multiple integration and infinite series matrix algebra
basic statistics and probability
knowledge of a computer programming language
English language demonstration is required for all applicants processed in International Admissions. We accept the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT version or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic version of the exams.
TOEFL iBT Total Score - 80
IELTS Academic Overall Score - 6.5
Tuition
USD
15,567