Master of Science in Biostatistics

Why choose us for your MS in Biostatistics degree?

1. We’re the only MS in Biostatistics program in Indiana.
2. We have an outstanding faculty.
3. We’re flexible enough to accommodate both full-time and part-time students.
4. Our close proximity to top researchers, the largest health systems in Indiana, Eli Lilly, the NCAA, the Indiana statehouse, and the Indiana State Department of Health gives you unparalleled opportunities to gain hands-on experience through experiential learning, internships, and capstone projects.
5. Our study abroad programs offer opportunities to gain new perspectives by studying in Europe, Latin and South America, Asia, and Africa.
6. We offer outstanding career services support to our students and alumni. We don’t just help you get the degree, we also help you land the job of your dreams.

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.