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Master of Arts in Biostatistics at the University of California, Berkeley University of California, Berkeley in United States
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Biostatistics
Funding
Available
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of California, Berkeley
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The Master of Arts in Biostatistics at the University of California, Berkeley provides advanced training in the theory and application of statistics for biological, medical, and public health research. The program is offered through the Graduate Group in Biostatistics, with instruction principally provided by members of the Division of Biostatistics in the School of Public Health and the Department of Statistics in the College of Letters & Science.
Students study statistical theory, statistical inference, and the computer implementation of analytical methods while learning how to apply these tools to biological and medical data. The curriculum develops understanding of methods such as maximum likelihood estimation and regression, together with computational statistics, multivariate analysis, categorical data analysis, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, causal inference, clinical trials, and statistical genomics.
The program also emphasizes statistical computing and fluency in programming languages used for both classical data analysis and the implementation of new methods. Students learn to identify appropriate approaches to statistical inference questions and apply them in biological, public health, and medical research, while developing the ability to communicate research findings clearly in written and oral forms.
The MA curriculum is designed for students seeking a rigorous interdisciplinary foundation connecting statistics with biomedical sciences. It supports engagement with a broad range of ideas and analytical approaches across biostatistics, statistics, public health, and biology.
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Available
What's required
Applicants should have either a strong mathematical and statistical background with a focus on biomedical sciences, or a biological sciences degree with a focus on mathematics and statistics. The program requires the general GRE test. The MA is completed in four semesters and requires 48 units. Students must develop competence in statistical inference, computational statistics, multivariate analysis, categorical data analysis, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, causal inference, clinical trials, statistical genomics, statistical computing, and statistical programming.
How to apply
Review the Biostatistics MA program information and submit an application through the University of California, Berkeley graduate admissions process by December 1, 2026. Prepare the required application materials, including evidence of the relevant mathematical, statistical, or biological background and the general GRE result.
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