US News & World Report ranked the MS in Biostatistics one of the best graduate degrees for jobs.
The Fairbanks School of Public Health offers the first MS in Biostatistics in the state. Located on Indiana’s premier health and life sciences campus, you will discover exceptional faculty, nationally-recognized research, exciting study abroad options, an amazing network of alumni and mentors, and exposure to top visiting experts.
You will have hands-on learning opportunities right outside our doors through our connections with the IU School of Medicine, the Regenstrief Institute, the Indiana State Department of Health, the NCAA headquarters, Eli Lilly, the state’s top health systems, and so many more.
Together, these advantages will provide you with the foundation you need to be a highly competitive candidate for today’s biostatistics jobs.
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The MS in Biostatistics provides a solid grounding in study design and data collection, management, and analysis, as well as appropriate interpretation and communication of study findings. You will have competencies in three areas: public health, biostatistics, and data management and computation.
Through this program, you receive highly-focused training in statistical theory and biostatistical methods, with an emphasis on application in a broad array of health sciences. You are trained to be professional biostatisticians who are well qualified for employment in government and private health agencies, industry, and research institutes. The MS program also serves as excellent preparation for doctoral programs in biostatistics.
$582In person/hybrid (Indiana residents)
$1,412In person/Hybrid (out of state residents)
All MS in Biostatistics candidates must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 36 credits. The curriculum includes required public health courses, biostatistics core courses, and biostatistics electives courses.
The biostatistics department is unique within IU Indianapolis because it resides within two schools, the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health and the IU School of Medicine. The department is home to faculty pursuing research in the early progression of Huntington disease, developing biostatistical methods to support implementation science in the HIV treatment ‘cascade,’ and studying concussions in partnership with the NCAA.
Master of Science in Biostatistics acting program director: Dr. William Fadel
See the biostatistics facultyLearn what you must complete in order to be admitted to this degree program.
View the admissions criteriaOur graduate advisor, Cher Pearcy, is available to meet with you virtually or in-person. Contact Cher at chepearc@iu.edu.
