Master of Science (M.S.) in Biostatistics
The Master of Science in Biostatistics at the University of South Carolina is more than data science, it’s designed for health impact from the start.
Our program prepares students to apply statistical theory, methods and software to public health research and health-related problems. It’s designed for students who want to improve health by working with data, solving quantitative problems, and using statistics.
Curriculum
Students build skills in study design, data analysis, statistical programming and interpretation of research findings. Students complete training in biostatistical methods, epidemiology, statistical software, R programming, Stata, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, mathematical statistics and statistical inference.
View the Academic Bulletin for the full curriculum.
Information Sessions
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Admissions Requirements
Learn about the complete admission requirements and prerequisites for the M.S. in Biostatistics degree program. Applicants must apply through SOPHAS, the Centralized Application Service for Public Health.
Where Our Grads Work
M.S. in Biostatistics graduates are prepared for roles in public health, health care, research and data-focused organizations, including:
- Atrium Health
- National Institutes of Health
- Childrens National Medical Center
- Pfizer
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What Our Alumni Say
USC has been a place where I’ve been able to grow academically while also building meaningful friendships and experiences outside the classroom.
When researching programs, I was most interested in ours because of the flexibility it offered and the collaboration and learning opportunities with other departments and institutes on campus.
Meet our Faculty
Meet the faculty in the Division of Biostatistics at the University of South Carolina.
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Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships may be available to support graduate students through part-time work connected to research, departments, programs or other university needs.
A graduate assistantship is a part-time position that allows graduate students to work in a variety of roles, depending on the source of funding.
What types of work do graduate assistants do?
Graduate assistants may be hired by a faculty member to support research on a grant-funded project or by a department to assist with clerical, administrative or other program-related duties.Who is eligible for a graduate assistantship?
Graduate assistants must be enrolled as full-time students. Assistantships are typically classified as quarter-time, which is 10 hours per week, or half-time, which is 20 hours per week.Yes, we offer tuition supplements. 95% of our students receive a tuition supplement that grants them in-state tuition.
Tuition
Tuition and fees are subject to change and vary based on enrollment status. Students are encouraged to explore financial aid options, scholarships and assistantships to help support their education. Learn more from the Office of Graduate Student Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates are prepared for careers involving public health data analysis, statistical programming, research design, clinical and biomedical research, health program evaluation and applied statistical consulting.
The MS in Biostatistics requires 44 credit hours.
Students complete coursework in public health, biostatistical methods, epidemiology, statistical software, R programming, Stata, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, mathematical statistics and statistical inference.
Yes. The MS in Biostatistics includes 6 credit hours of thesis preparation. Students will design, complete and receive program approval for a submitted thesis.
No. GRE scores are not required for the MS in Biostatistics application.
Students must complete Calculus I, Calculus II and Matrix or Linear Algebra with a grade of B or better before beginning the program.
Submit your application through SOPHAS, the Centralized Application Service for Public Health.
Join Our Data-Driven Public Health Program
Prepare to use statistics, programming and research methods to answer some of public health’s most important questions. USC’s M.S. in Biostatistics gives students the quantitative training to support better evidence, stronger health programs and smarter decisions.Applicants for the M.S. in Biostatistics apply through SOPHAS.
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