Master of Science in Biostatistics
UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science
The Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science offers a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics.
Master of Science in Biostatistics
The Master of Science (MS) in Biostatistics involves training in biostatistics methods and data analysis, and includes theoretical and applied classroom work in the core biostatistics courses, with additional electives in life sciences. The core courses incorporate classroom projects in data analysis pertinent to biomedical data, and introduce literate programming and reproducible research practices. A practicum in biostatistics course will train students in preparing and presenting statistical analyses, using data drawn from collaborative projects in biomedical or public health sciences, with required oral presentations and an analysis report.
This program requires the completion of at least 56 units of coursework. The expected time for completion is two years (six quarters).
UC San Diego Biostatistics
Presentation by Professor Karen Messer, PhD.
The Fall 2025 Graduate Program Application is OPEN
Admission applications to the PhD program for Fall 2025 will be accepted from September 18, 2024 to January 6, 2025.
Admission applications to the MS program for Fall 2025 will be accepted from September 18, 2024 to January 15, 2025.
Consult the prospective students pages for our master's and doctoral programs for more information.
Contact Us
Please email biostatistics@health.ucsd.edu for more information.