About the course

The Master of Science programs in Biostatistics train students in the basics of statistical theory, biostatistical and bioinformatics methods in planning studies, conducting analyses, and writing reports, the interpretation of numeric data for scientific inference in studies in medicine and public health, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with scientists in related disciplines. Application areas include observational studies, clinical trials, computational biology and quantitative genomics, statistical genetics, and medical and public health research, among other areas. Designed to prepare students with a quantitative undergraduate degree for applied research positions in universities, hospitals, and industry. This program requires the completion of a thesis in addition to coursework. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: US$78,408

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Cambridge
Fall (September), 2025	Cambridge

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Harvard University

The minimum TOEFL score is 600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, or 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 7.0.

　　Transcripts from the United States and/or Canadian English-language institutions.

　　Applicants who have degree coursework from institutions outside of the United States of America and/or non-English-language institutions in Canada must submit a credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES).

　　All candidates for admission to Master’s programs are encouraged to have:

　　Completed courses in: probability, statistics, advanced calculus or real analysis, and numerical analysis

　　Practical knowledge of a statistical computing package such as SAS, Splus, R, Stata, or SPSS

　　Have completed courses in biology, computational biology, and genetics, if interested in bioinformatics

　　Knowledge of a scripting language such as Python or Perl and some familiarity with relational databases, if interested in bioinformatics

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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