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MSBST Online Degree Overview
The online Master of Science in Biostatistics (MSBST) is designed for professionals with a bachelor’s degree who aspire to start or advance their career in biostatistics, statistics or data science.
UofL’s online program provides a master’s-level education in the field of biostatistics, with a specific focus on medical, dental, nursing and healthcare applications of statistical analysis. This program is intended for professionals who have completed a bachelor’s degree and want to start or advance their career in the statistics field.
The School of Public Health and Information Sciences has consistently ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence and student support.
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Application Deadlines
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Check out typical application deadlines for the online MS in Biostatistics degree at UofL
| Preferred Deadline | Term | Start |
| April 1 | Summer | May |
| June 30 | Fall | August |
Note: Any application completed after the deadline is considered for admission for the next admission term. We recommend you work on and submit your complete application well in advance of the deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time. Summer admission is only for students seeking provisional admission to the MS with the requirement to complete our Math Tools sequence in remedial calculus.
MSBST Online Degree Highlights
- Apply advanced statistical methods to real-world biomedical, public health and industry data
- Build hands-on expertise in SAS, R and modern statistical computing used by today’s employers
- Learn from expert research faculty committed to applied, data-driven problem solving
- Earn one of the nation’s few fully online biostatistics master’s with broad applicability
- Join other quantitative thinkers from diverse academic backgrounds seeking career advancement
- Complete your degree fully online in as few as three semesters
No math background? UofL’s online Biostatistics master’s has been designed to allow you to build upon your background, even with a bachelor’s degree in any field and with some exposure to quantitative analysis methods.
You can start the program with summer online Math Tools courses to prepare for the mathematical rigor requirement.
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"Statisticians and individuals who are trained in quantitative methods are going to be the invisible force for doing an impeccable job to advance the [data] industry today."
Biostatistics Job Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for statisticians is expected to grow 30% through 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. In addition, the annual median wage was $104,110 in May of 2023 (bls.gov)
| Job Growth Projection | Median Annual Salary | Yearly Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| 30% by 2032 | $104,110 | 34,600 |
Our master’s in biostatistics opens the door to this booming industry and prepares you to provide statistical insights for the healthcare industry (the third largest employer of statisticians) and beyond.
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