Program Overview
The Biostatistics at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 41,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biostatistics 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
- Introduction to Advanced Biostatistics
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- Probability and Inference I
- Introduction to BioMedical & Translational Informatics
- Capstone
- Clinical Trials Management (elective)
- Introduction to R Programming (elective)
- Applied Linear Models I
- Analysis of Categorical Data
- Probability and Inference II
- Applied Biostatistics in Clinical Trials
- Capstone
- Health Economics (elective)
- Analysis of Longitudinal Data
- Survival Analysis
- Capstone
- The Drug Development Process (elective)
- Molecular Epidemiology (elective)
- Principal Topics in Biomedical Informatics (elective)
- Pharmacoeconomics (elective)
- Race and Causal Inference Seminar (elective)
- Applied Analysis of Healthcare Databases (elective)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- At least one college-level linear algebra course with grade of B or higher
- At least two semesters of college-level calculus with grade of B or higher
- GRE (Optional)
- TOEFL if you are coming from a non-English speaking country
Eligibility \xc2\x96 Clinical Applications Track
- Be a clinical researcher (hold a degree in medical sciences and be actively involved in clinical research)
- At least one semester of college-level calculus with grade of B or higher
- At least one college-level linear algebra course with grade of B or higher
- GRE (Optional)
- TOEFL if you are coming from a non-English speaking country
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 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 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-15
- Language English