Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Health (Traditional) - Biostatistics in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,404
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Biostatistics applies data analysis techniques to examine disease origins, injury causes, and community health patterns. Prospective students in the biostatistics program should have foundational algebra and introductory statistics knowledge. This concentration mainly serves individuals with undergraduate degrees, especially in health sciences, seeking comprehensive training in quantitative and analytical approaches for public health research. The curriculum introduces students to standard methods for processing various public health data sets while providing hands-on application opportunities.
Biostatistics department faculty instruct courses and mentor students within this specialization. The program structure helps students master particular biostatistical competencies. Required skill development includes regression analysis, survival analysis, and epidemiological techniques. MPH candidates in biostatistics can select public health electives and conclude their studies with an internship featuring a specialized analytical project.
The University of Florida provides both an MPH with Biostatistics concentration and an MS in Biostatistics. Though equally valuable, these degrees serve distinct audiences. The MPH primarily benefits health science graduates seeking enhanced quantitative and analytical capabilities for public health investigation, with no mandatory math or statistics prerequisites. MPH graduates specializing in biostatistics reenter their professions with strengthened quantitative research skills, benefiting both their personal research initiatives and their capacity to evaluate field literature critically.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
U.S. bachelor's degree or equivalent
At least a 3.0 GPA for undergraduate coursework taken after the first 60 hours. Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment credit that appears on the applicant's undergraduate transcript should count toward the first 60 credit hours. The undergraduate 3.0 GPA minimum may be waived for applicants at the discretion of the admissions committee. You can use a GPA calculator to calculate this.
The MPH program does not require or consider GRE scores as part of the application process. Please do not submit your GRE scores, they will not be considered.
Submit TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students only)
Arrange to have one set of official transcripts from each institution attended sent to SOPHAS (the address is listed below)
International applicants must submit a World Education Services (WES) evaluation, http://wes.org in lieu of official transcripts
Arrange to have three Letters of Recommendation submitted. At least two should be from former professors. If you have been out of school for over five years, three letters from employers are acceptable.
Submit your professional Statement of Purpose (no more than 2 pages at 1.5 or double-spacing) outlining:
your motivation to study and work in the field of public health,
how a public health degree relates to your professional goals,
why you want to study at the University of Florida,
why you have chosen your specified concentration,
how your personal or academic background and experiences allow you to bring unique perspectives to the program and contribute to an inclusive public health community.
Submit a Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
At least a 3.0 GPA for undergraduate coursework taken after the first 60 hours. Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment credit that appears on the applicant's undergraduate transcript should count toward the first 60 credit hours. The undergraduate 3.0 GPA minimum may be waived for applicants at the discretion of the admissions committee. You can use a GPA calculator to calculate this.
The MPH program does not require or consider GRE scores as part of the application process. Please do not submit your GRE scores, they will not be considered.
Submit TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students only)
Arrange to have one set of official transcripts from each institution attended sent to SOPHAS (the address is listed below)
International applicants must submit a World Education Services (WES) evaluation, http://wes.org in lieu of official transcripts
Arrange to have three Letters of Recommendation submitted. At least two should be from former professors. If you have been out of school for over five years, three letters from employers are acceptable.
Submit your professional Statement of Purpose (no more than 2 pages at 1.5 or double-spacing) outlining:
your motivation to study and work in the field of public health,
how a public health degree relates to your professional goals,
why you want to study at the University of Florida,
why you have chosen your specified concentration,
how your personal or academic background and experiences allow you to bring unique perspectives to the program and contribute to an inclusive public health community.
Submit a Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
26,404