Public Health (Biostatistics) MPH

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The biostatistics concentration under the Public Health MPH program prepares students to use statistical techniques in scientific studies to identify the causes of diseases and injuries, evaluate public health programs, and design mathematical models that describe the progression of diseases in populations. Students gain foundational public health knowledge and skills to address current and emerging public health issues across the globe from expert faculty at New York’s premier, research-intensive university dedicated to academic excellence and making a positive impact on the world.

Required Core (14-15 credits)

EEH 500LEC - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 3
or
EEH 501LEC - Principles of Epidemiology Credits: 4
CHB 501LEC - Study of Health Behavior Credits: 3
EEH 530LEC - Intro to Health Care Credits: 3
EEH 550LEC - Environmental Health Credits: 3
EEH 590SEM - Leadership, Collaboration and Negotiation in Public Health Credits: 2

Biostatistics Core (12 credits)

EEH 520LEC - Biological Basis Ph Credits: 3
STA 502LEC - Intro Stat Inference Credits: 3
STA 503LEC - Introduction to Applied Statistics I Credits: 3
STA 504LEC - Introduction to Applied Statistics II Credits: 3

Electives (12 credits)

Select 4 from:

STA 506LEC - Introduction to Statistical Computing with SAS Credits: 3
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 521LEC - Intro Theoretical Stat 1 Credits: 3
STA 522LEC - Intro Theoretical Stat 2 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 571LEC - Spec Top in Statistics Credits: 3
STA 575LEC - Survival Analysis Credits: 3
STA 581LEC - Multivar Data Analysis Credits: 3

Professionalism Seminar (2 credits)

CHB 507SEM - Public Health Interprofessional Teams & Practice Credits: 2

Field Training (3 credits)

STA 544LAB - MPH Field Training Credits: 1 - 3

Culminating Experience: Integrative Project (3 credits)

STA 630LAB - Culminating Project Credits: 1 - 3

Total Credit Hours: 46-47

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

46-47 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

Noreen McGuire
Email: phhp.biostat@sphhpmail.buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-6142

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.