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Tuition USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-11-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Washington D.C., United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Biostatistics at American University Washington DC is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics 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 mathematics & statistics. 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biostatistics programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:

  1. Actuary
  2. Quantitative Analyst
  3. Data Analyst
  4. Risk Manager
  5. Financial Modeller
  6. Statistical Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Regression
  2. Advanced Biostatistics
  3. Mathematical Statistics I
  4. Mathematical Statistics II
  5. Design of Experiments
  6. Special Topics in Statistical Methodology
  7. Non parametric Statistics
  8. Applied Multivariate Analysis
  9. Analysis of Categorical Data
  10. Time-Series Analysis
  11. Introduction to Stochastic Processes
  12. Introduction to Survey Sampling
  13. Generalized Linear Models
  14. Data Analysis
  15. Bioinformatics
  16. Genomics
  17. Biotechnology
  18. Capstone Experience
  19. Independent Study in Professional Science
  20. Statistical Research and Consulting
  21. Health Policy
  22. Computational
  23. Management

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Minimum requirements include the following:
  • A bachelor\'s degree (or its equivalent) earned at an accredited college or university.
  • A 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better cumulative grade point average (GPA) calculated on the last 60 credit hours of course work completed in your undergraduate program and available at the time of application for admission.
  • A 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better GPA in all relevant graduate work for which a grade has been awarded.
  • GRE Exam scores for all programs except the MFA in creative writing, MFA in studio art, the MA in audio technology, and the certificate programs.
  • Praxis I Exam scores for all certificate programs in teaching.
  • For international students whose native language is not English and who do not possess an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. institution: applicants need TOEFL test scores of at least 100 [95 for the online Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) program], a Pearson Test of English score of at least 68, or a minimum IELTS score of 7.
  • An applicant for graduate study may be admitted without reference to the undergraduate average provided that he or she has maintained either a 3.3 cumulative grade point average in a master\'s degree program completed at an accredited institution; or has maintained a 3.5 cumulative grade point average in the last 12 credit hours which are part of a master\'s or doctoral degree program still in progress at the time he or she applies; or in graduate work taken in nondegree status at American University and applicable to the degree program for which he or she is applying.
Applications are reviewed year-round on a rolling basis.
  • Fall Priority Admission Deadline: Rolling
  • Spring Priority Admission Deadline: Rolling
  • Summer Admission: No
Admissions Requirements:
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts*
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE scores
  • Resume
*Prerequisites: Appropriate undergraduate science courses, equivalent to intermediate statistics and multivariate calculus.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact American University Washington DC 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.

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2001-11-17
  • Start Date 2018-01-17
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months