Program: Biostatistics MA - University at Buffalo

Apr 03, 2025

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

The Department of Biostatistics educates and trains biostatistical scientists, collaborates with researchers, and conducts methodological research. Department faculty and students work together to develop and apply statistical methods in bioinformatics, epidemiology, public health, and clinical, laboratory, or other health sciences. The rich environment of applications and a full offering of coursework on statistical methods and their theoretical underpinnings, provides a mix of practical training and book knowledge that prepares students for employment in the health industry, government agencies, and research institutions.

Required Core (15 credits)

CHB 550LR - Public Health and Population Wellbng Credits: 3
STA 503LEC - Introduction to Applied Statistics I Credits: 3
STA 504LEC - Introduction to Applied Statistics II Credits: 3
STA 521LEC - Intro Theoretical Stat 1 Credits: 3
STA 522LEC - Intro Theoretical Stat 2 Credits: 3
STA 782SEM - Departmental Seminar Credits: 0

Electives (12 credits)

Select 4 from:

STA 509LEC - Statistical Genetics Credits: 3
STA 511LEC - Advanced Statistical Computing Credits: 3
STA 515LEC - Distributn Free Inference Credits: 3
STA 517LEC - Categorical Data Analysis Credits: 3
STA 525LEC - Stats for Bioinformatics Credits: 3
STA 526LEC - Clncal Trials/Design Anal Credits: 3
STA 531LEC - Sample Survys Thery-Meths Credits: 3
STA 536LEC - Exper Design & Anal Credits: 3
STA 537LEC - Sequential Analysis Credits: 3
STA 545LEC - Statistical Data Mining I Credits: 3
STA 546LEC - Data Mining II Credits: 3
STA 551LEC - Stochastic Processes Credits: 3
STA 561LEC - Longitudinal Data Analysis Credits: 3
STA 567LEC - Bayesian Statist Anal Credits: 3
STA 575LEC - Survival Analysis Credits: 3
STA 581LEC - Multivar Data Analysis Credits: 3
STA 600LEC - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 8 (Limit 6 credits)

Culminating Experience: Exam and Project or Thesis (0-6 credits)

Complete the comprehensive exam and select either the project or thesis option.

Students pursuing the thesis may complete 1 less elective course and register for 6 credits of thesis.

STA 700TUT - Thesis Guidance Credits: 1 - 16

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

Noreen McGuire
704 Kimball Tower
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: noreenm@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-6142
Fax: 716-829-2200

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.