Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Statistics - Biostatistics in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
|
Columbia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,625
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Students pursuing a Biostatistics specialization can earn a degree with a focused concentration. The core requirements mirror those of the standard MA Degree in Statistics Regular Track.
Additionally, students must fulfill these specific conditions:
Complete Statistics 7410 and
Choose between Statistics 7420, Statistics 8410, or Statistics 9410 (or their equivalents)
Present a Biostatistics-related project or thesis, or pass the qualifying examination (refer to the Doctorate of Statistics requirements for further information).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum GPA 3.0 in math and statistics courses to enter masters program
Bachelors degree from accredited college or University in related area
Undergraduate courses in statistics are recommended but not required Consideration also is given to rank in graduating class trends in grade records maturity and experience and other criteria bearing on qualifications
Before entering the graduate program a student should have a background that includes three semesters of calculus or equivalent one semester of matrix theory and at least one postcalculus course in probability and statistics Some required courses at the 7000 level not taken as an undergraduate may be taken for graduate credit as part of the graduate program
3 letters of recommendation use departmental form or submit through the Graduate School online application
Resume
Personal Statement
TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants
Video statement optional Upload a short video statement no more than 2 minutes introducing yourself and why you want to pursue a graduate degree in statistics at the University of Missouri
TOEFL Internet-based - 80 Overall - Reading - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 17, Writing - 17.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall - Reading - 6, Listening - 6, Speaking - 6, Writing - 6.
PTE - 59.
Bachelors degree from accredited college or University in related area
Undergraduate courses in statistics are recommended but not required Consideration also is given to rank in graduating class trends in grade records maturity and experience and other criteria bearing on qualifications
Before entering the graduate program a student should have a background that includes three semesters of calculus or equivalent one semester of matrix theory and at least one postcalculus course in probability and statistics Some required courses at the 7000 level not taken as an undergraduate may be taken for graduate credit as part of the graduate program
3 letters of recommendation use departmental form or submit through the Graduate School online application
Resume
Personal Statement
TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants
Video statement optional Upload a short video statement no more than 2 minutes introducing yourself and why you want to pursue a graduate degree in statistics at the University of Missouri
TOEFL Internet-based - 80 Overall - Reading - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 17, Writing - 17.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall - Reading - 6, Listening - 6, Speaking - 6, Writing - 6.
PTE - 59.
Tuition
USD
23,625