Master of Public Health in Biostatistics 

The courses give students foundational and in-depth knowledge of statistical methods applied to biomedical and public health areas. Underlying theory is also introduced enabling students to learn how statistical methods are developed and applied.

Students earning their MPH in Biostatistics degree will master a common set of measurable quantitative and analytic skills, as well as be able to develop and apply statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing, and solving problems in public health; health care; and biomedical, clinical, and population-based research.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified in Public Health Exam.

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The Rutgers School of Public Health offers MPH and MS in Biostatistics degrees.

The MPH degree focuses on core areas of public health and trains students in the biostatistical concepts, methods, and skills needed to pursue a career in interdisciplinary public health.

The MS degree focuses on training students for biostatistical and pharmaceutical research and serves as preparation for doctoral degree programs.

The MPH in Biostatistics degree is offered as both a full-time and part-time program for individuals dedicated to practicing public health in a professional setting. Courses are available in-person, remote, and/or online. Students will complete a total of 45 credits, including a practicum experience and capstone research project.

Students must complete 45 credits of academic work with a minimum GPA of least 3.0; earn no more than nine (9) credits bearing grades less than “B,” and complete the degree requirements within six years. Courses are three credit hours unless otherwise noted and semester when each course is typically offered is noted parentheses. Students should review the Forward Schedule for long-term course planning and the Schedule-At-A-Glance for each semester to determine when, where, and how a course is offered.

If completing the program as a full-time student (nine or more credits per semester), the degree requirements may be completed in as little as two years (four to five semesters). Part-time students taking at least six credits per semester may expect to finish within four years. Taking courses in the summer may help expedite part-time students’ timing.

Students are also required to register for and complete an Interprofessional Education activity prior to graduation.

Dual-degree options are available in partnership with other Rutgers University schools.

Students can earn a post-baccalaureate certificate alongside their degree with an additional 6-12 credits. Contact admissions for additional information at admissions@sph.rutgers.edu.

• MD/MPH with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School or Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• DMD/MPH with Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
• Master of Biomedical Sciences/MPH with Rutgers Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (Rutgers Health Sciences at Newark Campus)

Each concentration identifies competencies for each degree offered. These competencies reflect the full range of knowledge, skills, and other attributes that a student will acquire as a result of completing the requirements for a particular degree.

Upon graduation, a student completing the MPH curriculum in Biostatistics will be able to:

• MPH-BIST1: Apply basic probability theory and standard statistical methods to problems relevant to biomedical, clinical, and public health research
• MPH-BIST2: Use statistical computer packages to organize, analyze, and report collected data
• MPH-BIST3: Review and critique statistical methods and interpretations presented in published research studies, presentations, or reports
• MPH-BIST4: Integrate relevant scientific background to design experimental and observational studies in biomedical, clinical, and public health research
• MPH-BIST5: Communicate the results of statistical analyses both in writing and orally to investigators and lay community members

Fall Semester Start Date
January 15 (priority)
May 1 (regular)

Spring Semester Start Date
October 15 (priority)
December 1 (regular)

A complete application includes:

• Completion of the online application
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Statement of goals, one-to-three pages in length, which addresses:
  • Interest in the program
  • Preparedness for the program
  • Goals and aspirations
• Two letters of recommendation with at least one letter from an academic reference if you are currently enrolled in a degree program or have graduated within the last four years.
• Resume or CV
• GRE General Exam (optional)
• TOEFL or IELTS score for applicants educated in a non-native English-speaking country

Applications are accepted on a rolling, space-available basis following the regular deadline.