Memphis,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biostatistics - Data Science in Public Health in Memphis United States | University of Memphis
University of Memphis
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Memphis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Biostatisticians pursuing the MS with a Data Science in Public Health (DSPH) specialization combine biostatistical analysis techniques with machine learning capabilities to effectively process biomedical research data. This DSPH track emphasizes developing data competencies applicable across diverse public health domains including epidemiology, oncology, behavioral health, and other fields. The program equips students with crucial abilities for biomedical research, including advanced data analysis, identifying trends in complex datasets, information system management, and knowledge discovery. As the generation of massive, high-dimensional datasets continues to grow exponentially, so too has the need for MS Biostatistics graduates specializing in DSPH. This concentration is designed to train students for successful careers as machine learning-equipped data analysts across various sectors, including academic research centers, pharmaceutical firms, government health organizations (such as NIH, CDC, and FDA), healthcare insurers, and other public health entities or data-intensive organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor’s degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.
GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.
English proficiency test scores accepted by the University:
- Duolingo English Test-110 or higher on the overall score.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 550 or higher on the paper version, 80 or higher on the internet-based test
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- 6.5 or higher
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 59 or higher
Tuition
USD
17,010