Online Biostatistics Programs

Enhance your career opportunities in a field driven by innovation

Make a difference in the medical, dental, nursing and public health fields through statistics analysis and data-driven decision making.

The University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences offers a Master of Science in Biostatistics and a Certificate in Biostatistics – both available 100% online. Learn from faculty with distinguished academic credentials with a strong commitment to applied research. These programs focus on the theory and practice of using cutting-edge data analysis tools to collect, manage and evaluate biostatistical data, as well as evaluate emerging statistical methods.

Both programs are available and accessible to a diverse population of applicants from all backgrounds and industries If you have a bachelor's degree in any field and dream of a career in biostatistics, statistics or data science, fill out the form to find out how to take the next step toward achieving your goals.


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Career Opportunities

The overall employment of statisticians is projected to grow 11% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, graduates of biostatistics typically earn a median wage of $95,570 per year (bls.gov). Graduates often pursue careers in the following:

  • Pharmaceutical corporations
  • Medical insurers
  • Government agencies (FDA, NIH, Census Bureau)
  • Universities and research institutions
  • Hospitals and cancer centers

  • In 2016, statisticians earned a median annual salary of $80,500 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The field is projected to experience a staggering 34% growth rate from 2014-2024.

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    • Master of Science in Biostatistics
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      Program Highlights

      • 33 credit hours (12 courses)
      • The only fully online program in the region and one of few comprehensive biostatistics programs in the nation
      • State-of-the-art training in research design
      • Opportunity to earn credentials to work in a fast-growing field
      • Open to international students
    • Certificate in Biostatistics
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      Program Highlights

      • 15 credit hours (5 courses)
      • Gain expertise and highly marketable skills in a rapidly growing field
      • No GRE / no TOEFL requirement for admission
      • Learn from world-class faculty with extensive applied experience
      • Build upon the certificate coursework towards a master’s in Biostatistics—credits transfer in
      • Take advantage of the convenience of 100% online classes
      • Access courses and library resources anytime, anywhere


    100% ONLINE COURSES

    Complete this degree on your own time through fully online coursework and learning tools.

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    33 CREDIT M.S.

    Earn your master’s in just 12 courses.

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    1 CERTIFICATE

    Start small. Earn a certificate in biostats in just 5 courses.

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