Biostatistics Concentration – Master of Public Health

About

Implemented in collaboration with the Department of Statistics in the UCI Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, the concentration in biostatistics trains the development and application of statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing, and solving problems in public health, health care, and biomedical, clinical and population-based research and practice.

Recipients of the MPH degree with a concentration in Biostatistics will have excellent opportunities in translational public health sciences and art of disease prevention, addressing critical real-world challenges including disease outbreaks, pandemics, environmental health hazards assessment, and interpretation of clinical intervention outcomes. This degree is particularly suited for individuals aspiring to careers in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies, academic institutions as a professional analyst, or for those planning to pursue a doctoral degree in Biostatistics or Epidemiology. The Biostatistics concentration is STEM designated.

Concentration Competencies

In addition to meeting the 22 MPH Foundational Competencies, graduates from the Biostatistics concentration will meet the following concentration specific competencies.

Apply the core principles of mathematical statistics, including probability theory, random variables, probability distributions, and statistical inference.
Understand the basic principles and tools of statistical analysis to make relevant statistical inferences.
Create computer programs for study management, which involves generating appropriate data sets for statistical analysis, conducting statistical analysis, and presenting data using statistical programming languages such as SAS and R.
Appropriately analyze and interpret the results of public health-related statistical analyses from complex studies that use longitudinal or time-to-event data.
Develop the ability to critically evaluate and synthesize advanced biostatistical research.

MPH Admission Requirements