Our Biostatistics MS Program
The MS-Plan B program takes two academic years for full-time students, but we also accept part-time students and will help plan a schedule for completing the MS.
The first year consists of three courses in applied biostatistics methods with extensive computing in SAS, two semesters of statistical theory, and a health science elective course. At the end of the first year, there is a written exam covering the two theory and three methods courses.
During the summer many students gain experience at an internship in industry or research.
In the second year, students take courses in clinical trials, analysis of survival data, plus three biostatistics electives.
The MS is completed with a project during the final semester.
When to apply to our PhD program
Students may also choose to pursue PhD studies in biostatistics after completing an MS; however, if you are relatively certain that you want to obtain a PhD we encourage you to apply now for our PhD program.
More information is available on the PhD program page.
For specific questions, please contact Sally Olander at brown198@umn.edu.
Thank you for considering our program and the University of Minnesota. We look forward to receiving an application from you.
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