Master, Biostatistics
University of Maryland College Park
College Park, United States
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About the Program
Master Biostatistics
Biostatistics is a science that addresses theory and techniques for describing, analyzing, and interpreting health data. The discipline is primarily focused on applications to problems in health, medical, and biological sciences. The 43-credit Biostatistics degree from University of Maryland prepares graduates to work in public health settings as practitioners, researchers, and consultants.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Core Concepts in Public HealthFoundations of Epidemiology and BiostatisticsPublic Health Data LaboratoryLeadership, Teams, and Coalitions: Policy to AdvocacyProgram and Policy Planning, Implementation, and EvaluationPublic Health EthicsPublic Health Data ManagementApplied Regression AnalysisCategorical Data AnalysisLongitudinal Data AnalysisApplied Survival Data AnalysisRANKING
#218
University
QS, 2024
#72
University
US News & World Report
#114
University
THE (Times Higher Education, 2024)
#218
University
Webometrics Ranking of World Universities
#38
University
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
ADMISSION CRITERIA
| TEST | MIN. SCORE | YOUR SCORE | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRE | 300 | N/A | No |
| GMAT | 500 | N/A | No |
| IELTS | 7 | N/A | No |
| GPA | 3 | N/A | No |
| TOEFL | 96 | N/A | No |
Expenses & roi
Average cost before financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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About University
The University of Maryland, College Park, also known as UMD or Maryland, is a public research university located in College Park, Maryland. It was established in 1856 and is considered the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland. UMD is recognized as the largest university in both the state and the Washington metropolitan area. It consists of 12 schools and colleges, offering a wide range of degree programs. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities and competes in intercollegiate athletics as part of the Big Ten Conference. UMD is known for its high research activity and has been designated as a "Public Ivy". In 2016, the University of Maryland, College Park, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore formed a strategic partnership to enhance their medical, scientific, and educational programs, as well as increase research grants and joint faculty appointments. It is classified as an "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity."
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Private
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