What You'll Study
Coursework
Students in Augusta University’s Master of Science with a major in Biostatistics program
will be exposed to a wide range of methodologies and techniques to give them expertise
in designing data collection methods for experiments and studies, including observational
studies and clinical trials.
The two-year program is made up of 24 hours of core coursework and nine hours of electives
as well as a capstone project or thesis applicable to the health sciences.
Curriculum | Admissions Criteria | Tuition and Fees | Application Deadlines
Your Future
Career Options
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, median pay for mathematicians and
statisticians, which includes biostatisticians, is $96,280 per year.
The growth rate is projected to rise much faster than average through 2031.
Graduates of the program have gone on to work at the Environmental Protection Agency,
insurance companies, academic institutions and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.