Biostatistics

专业介绍

Brown University’s two year, on-campus master’s in biostatistics offers advanced training in rigorous statistical methods and real-world application to tackle today’s most complex health and medical challenges.

As data becomes essential for modern research and decision-making, demand for advanced expertise in biostatistics is increasing rapidly — particularly in settings emphasizing research in public health, clinical medicine, the biological sciences, biomedicine and biotechnology.

The on-campus master’s in biostatistics program prepares you with the skills to become a statistician ready to excel in modern data science environments. Our program equips you with expertise in statistical inference and modeling, proficiency with data science tools and a robust skill set in computer programming. You’ll also develop strong communication abilities and gain collaborative experience to enhance your professional capabilities.

This program offers two degree options:

• Master of science (Sc.M.): Coursework and a thesis or project
• Master of arts (A.M.)*
  • *For current Brown undergraduates only. For more on the fifth-year master’s program, visit here.

This program provides advanced training tailored for individuals pursuing careers as professional statisticians or data analysts in industry, government or academia. It also serves those considering doctoral studies in biostatistics, as well as established researchers seeking advanced training in the field.

Additional Resources 

Learn and take advantage of the computing infrastructure at the Center for Biostatistics and Health Data Science, a high-end, continuously updated computing environment featuring both Unix and PC/MAC networks. Students have access to all major software for data analysis and statistical computing. Additionally, the center maintains a considerable collection of statistics texts and journals in the Walter Freiberger Biostatistics Library.