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    Mar 29, 2024  
American University Catalog 2019-2020 
    
American University Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Professional Science: Biostatistics (MS)


Admission to the Program


In addition to the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants are expected to have an adequate background in the mathematical sciences, equivalent to differential, integral, and multivariate calculus. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required. A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) is required. Specific courses needed to prepare for entering the program are identified through interviews with the applicant.

Degree Requirements


  • 33 credit hours of approved graduate coursework
  • Capstone Experience: 6 credit hours at or above 600-level approved by faculty advisor, with grades of B or better
  • Students participate in noncredit workshops and seminars on professional skills and current issues in science and technology. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in these areas as part of the capstone project, internship, and compulsory presentation

Course Requirements


Biology Electives (3 credit hours)


Complete 3 credit hours from the following:

Capstone (6 credit hours)


Internship


Complete 3-6 credit hours from the following:

Independent Study/Consulting


Complete 0-3 credit hours from the following, as approved by faculty advisor, and in combination with the approved internship:

Tracks (9 credit hours)


Complete one of the following tracks:

Health Policy


Computational