The UCLA Department of Biostatistics:

  • Develop a 2-year on-campus master's program to meet the demand for well-trained biostatisticians.
  •  It is an academic, research-oriented degree program with a research career focus.
  • Develop biostatistical research programs responsive to the scientific problems encountered in public health and biomedicine.
  • Actively collaborate with investigators at UCLA and worldwide to solve global health problems.
  • It can serve as excellent preparation for a doctorate degree, or for a career contributing to public health by using math to solve real-world problems like disease outbreaks and environmental and industrial hazards.
  • It is designed for students who desire an emphasis on the mathematical foundations of inference, with an emphasis on the basics of statistical methodology.
  • Coursework includes training in mathematical statistics and biostatistical methods and provides a balanced education, blending theory and practice. 
  • The MS is the best choice for students planning to go on for a doctorate.
  • The MS in Biostatistics is typically a two year program (6 academic quarters). A typical course load is 12 units per term for first year students.