ScM in Biostatistics
Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
Key Information
Campus location
Baltimore, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 59,184 / per year *
Application deadline
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Introduction
The Johns Hopkins Department of Biostatistics ScM program prepares for individuals who have demonstrated excellence at the undergraduate level in quantitative or biological sciences for a career as a professional statistician. Typically, ScM graduates assume positions in research or professional settings as scientific project coordinators and data analysts where they:
- Design research studies of human health and disease.
- Design and implement data management systems.
- Design and implement tabular and graphical displays of quantitative information.
- Draw inferences from quantitative data.
- Use statistical reasoning and theory to deal effectively with non-standard statistical problems.
- Perform major statistical analyses to address public health or statistical research questions.
- Assist statistical researchers in the conduct of original, methodologic research.
Curriculum
The ScM program typically takes two years, with the first eighteen months spent in didactic coursework and the final six months spent working closely with a departmental faculty member in a master's thesis project.
Student Evaluations
The Department is committed to providing every opportunity for its ScM students to successfully complete this academic program. To support students in progressing toward the degree, a comprehensive written examination is given at the end of the first year.
Seminars
The Department offers a weekly seminar program featuring recent work by outstanding statistical scientists from around the world. Attendance is required for all graduate students. One seminar per month may be designated to be part of the Biostatistics "Grand Rounds" series, which features statistical analyses addressing important public health questions.
Recommended Curriculum
Year One
August | 1st term | 2nd term | 3rd term | 4th term |
Introduction to Biomedical Sciences (260.600), 4 credits)
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Electives
During their time in the program, ScM students may choose from a wide range of elective courses to meet their educational needs. Students specifically interested in clinical trials may want to consider the courses 140.642 (Design of Clinical Experiments), 390.612 (Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials), or 340.645 (Introduction to Clinical Trials). Students specifically interested in learning the SAS statistical package may want to consider course 140.632 (Introduction to the SAS Statistical Package). Click here to search for course times and descriptions.
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Program Outcome
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Master of Science in Biostatistics, students will have mastered the following competencies:
- Design research studies of human health and disease.
- Design and implement data management systems.
- Design and implement tabular and graphical displays of quantitative information.
- Draw inferences from quantitative data.
- Use statistical reasoning and theory to deal effectively with non-standard statistical problems.
- Perform major statistical analyses to address public health or statistical research questions.
- Assist statistical researchers in the conduct of original, methodologic research.
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the school website for more information
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Biostatistician
- Research Associate
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Statistical Programmer