The Master of Public Health in Applied Biostatistics (MPH-AB) program is designed for students wanting a broad education in the field of public health, augmented with specialization in biostatistics and informatics. In addition to coursework in four other core areas of public health, students are exposed to a variety of commonly used statistical methods as well as their application in public health and medical research. Coursework, a practicum, and a capstone project provide experience with design, collection, management, analysis, interpretation and presentation of health data. Graduates look forward to rewarding careers in local, state and federal agencies, health and medical centers, pharmaceutical companies and research institutions, working in areas such as heart and lung disease, cancer, dental health, genetics, and infectious diseases, among others. This degree targets public health workers and researchers wishing to strengthen their analytic skills, and is particularly useful in combination with a previous research degree or experience. Students with strong skills, training and interest in mathematics and a desire to work primarily as biostatisticians in health care and biological settings should consider the MS in Biostatistics program.

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