Program Overview
The Biostatistics (Medicine) at University of Florida is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biostatistics (Medicine) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 30,134 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,740 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Gainesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biostatistics (Medicine) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Design and Conduct Clinical Trials I
- Design and Conduct Clinical Trials II
- Advanced Clinical Trial Methods
- Design and Analysis of Translational Research in Biomedical Sciences
- Applied Biostatistics I
- Applied Biostatistics II
- Analysis and Study Design for High Dimension, Low Sample Size Data
- Social Epidemiology in Public Health
- Clinical Trial Methods
- Statistical Methods for Health Sciences Research I
- Biostatistical Methods I
- Biostatistical Methods II
- Introduction to Biostatistical Methods
- Regression Methods for the Health and Life Sciences
- Biostatistical Computing Using R
- Biostatistical Consulting
- Biostatistical Computing
- SAS for Public Health - Data
- SAS for Public Health - Analysis
- Introduction to Biostatistical Theory
- Public Health Concepts in Infectious Diseases
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
Admission requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college,
- Submission of GRE results,
- Junior-senior level grade point average of 3.0
- A completed application for Graduate School, including a letter of intent, official transcripts, completed application form, and three letters of recommendation.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 30,134 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,740 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 30,134 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,740 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Florida directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Florida
University of Florida
Gainesville, United States
public research university in Gainesville, Florida, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
