Degrees, Majors, and Certificates
Master of Public Health Degree with a concentration in Biostatistics
The Biostatistics concentration prepares students to use applied biostatistics and the related data management/mining techniques to elucidate, predict, or infer significant causes or variables and their relationships to, and effects on, life related outcomes. Coursework is completed in experimental analysis and research design, multivariate statistical analysis, and other advanced statistical methodologies. Students have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and leaders in the community to apply research skills to practical projects related to public health.
Special Opportunities
Degree programs in public health balance theoretical knowledge with professional experience through internships and opportunities to work with faculty on research, teaching, and service projects. The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is accredited by the Council for Education in Public Health (CEPH) and includes concentrations in five specific areas: 1) Behavioral, Social and Community Health; 2) Biostatistics; 3) Environmental Health; 4) Epidemiology; and, 5) Public Health Administration.
Careers
The public’s interest in healthy lifestyles and focus on prevention is increasing the demand for public health professionals. Public health careers can be found in research agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and the Food and Drug Administration; ministries of health; international health agencies; health services delivery organizations; local, state, and federal government; nonprofit organizations; businesses and corporations; hospitals; county health departments; and universities. A public health degree in Biostatistics can lead to career positions such as the following:
- Health Department Biostatistician
- Data Analyst
- Clinical Trials Supervisor
- Pharmaceuticals
- Project Designer
- Public Health Researcher
- Statistical Consulting Services
Degree Programs
For more information, contact Dr. Ahmed Youssefagha by email at ahmyouss@indiana.edu
