Program Overview
The Biostatistics (PHHP) at University of Florida 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 (PHHP) 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 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Gainesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biostatistics (PHHP) programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 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
- Social Influences 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
- SAS for Public Health - Data
- SAS for Public Health - Analysis
- Public Health Concepts in Infectious Diseases
- Special Topics in Public Health
- Public Health Internship
- Bias in Observational Research
- Analysis of Longitudinal Data
- Large Sample Theory
- Advanced Research
- Research for Doctoral Dissertation
- Applied Sample Survey Methods
- Fundamentals of Probability
- Fundamentals of Statistical Theory
- Categorical Data Methods
- Applied Multivariate Methods
- Applied Survival Analysis
- Applied Statistical Practice
- Statistical Methods in Research I
- Generalized Linear Models
- Statistical Inference
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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
These are the minimum requirements for admission into UF\ngraduate programs:
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- A\nrecognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a\nregionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an\ninternational institution. \n
- For\napplicants with a bachelor\'s degree only, a minimum grade point average of\nB (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester in\nwhich the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours. \n
- Graduate\nRecord Examination (GRE) scores that are acceptable to the applicant\'s\nintended academic unit or, for select programs, at least 465 on the\nGraduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). These scores are used in the\ncontext of a holistic credential review process. \n
- Satisfactory\nconduct record \n
- Proof\nof medical immunization \n
- If\nyou have already attended the UF Graduate School but not enrolled for two\nor more consecutive terms, which includes summer sessions, you must apply\nfor\xc2\xa0readmission\xc2\xa0whether to the same or a different graduate\nprogram. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — 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
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months