New York University School of Global Public Health 60 courses 46 total credits
The Master of Science in Biostatistics program will train students in biostatistical methods for study design, data analysis, and statistical reporting for scientific and lay audiences. This degree will train students in key areas including data management, statistical reasoning, the interpretation of numeric data for scientific inference in studies in medicine and public health, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with scientists and other public health stakeholders across disciplines. Graduates of the program are prepared to work as statisticians in a variety of professional environments including government, academic, healthcare, and industry. In addition, students receive training in preparation for quantitative doctoral programs in public health, such as biostatistics and epidemiology. Students will have the opportunity to work with faculty on many public health problems. Examples include: Students are engaged in several active learning opportunities outside of their courses:
Required Courses
Selective Courses
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GPH-GU 2286 | Introduction to Data Management and Statistical Computing | 3 |
| GPH-GU 2182 | Statistical Programming in R | 3 |
Selective Courses
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GPH-GU 2225 | Psychometric Measurement and Analysis in Public Health Research and Practice | 3 |
| GPH-GU 2387 | Survey Design, Analysis, and Reporting | 3 |
| Total Selective Courses | 3 credits | |
Selective Courses
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GPH-GU 2480 | Longitudinal Analysis of Public Health Data | 3 |
| GPH-GU 2368 | Applied Survival Analysis | 3 |
| Total Selective Courses | 3 credits | |
Selective Courses
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GPH-GU 2930 | Epidemiological Methods and Design | 3 |
| GPH-GU 3225 | Statistical Inference | 3 |
| GPH-GU 2363 | Causal Inference: Design and Analysis | 3 |
| APSTA-GE 2012 | Causal Inference | 3 |
| Total Selective Courses | 3 credits | |
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