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Tuition USD 75,205 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 75,205 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 18 months
Deadline 2031-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location St. Louis, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Biostatistics at Washington University in St. Louis is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics over 18 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: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7.5
  5. Tuition: USD 75,205 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 75,205 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Saint Louis, 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. Statistical Computing with SAS
  2. Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology
  3. R Primer (required for Bioinformatics class)
  4. Introduction to Bioinformatics
  5. Introduction to Epidemiology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission to MSIBS generally requires at least an undergraduate major in a quantitative field (ideally mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or biomedical engineering). Students at different points in their careers may wish to apply to the MSIBS program (including those with some graduate school experience in a related field with sufficient mathematics/statistics background). The following individuals may be interested in applying to the MSIBS program:
  • Recent recipients of at least a bachelor\'s degree in mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, computer science or biomedical engineering from an accredited institution
  • Individuals with degrees in other (related) disciplines with an excellent background in mathematics/statistics who seek to gain expertise in biostatistics

English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 75,205 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 75,205 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 75,205 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 75,205 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Washington University in St. Louis 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 Washington University in St. Louis

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St. Louis, United States

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  • Application Deadline 2031-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-14
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months
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