4+1 Accelerated MS in Biostatistics
Use the power of statistics to protect public health with the 4+1 MS in biostatistics.
Biostatisticians use quantitative research to help protect public health. It’s a big role that’s getting bigger as public health issues persist and data proliferates. The world needs biostatisticians to do the specialized research and analysis that lead to solutions.
The accelerated Master of Science (MS) program enables students to earn their degree in just one academic year after completing their undergraduate studies. Focused on current challenges in statistical computing and data science for public health, the Biostatistics MS at UMass Amherst equips students with real-world skills in data management, visualization and analysis.
By pursuing an accelerated MS degree option, talented undergraduate students can speed up their path to finding a niche in this attractive and fast-growing job market.
Benefits list
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Get Started as an Undergraduate
Our 4+1 accelerated MS program allows interested undergraduate students to start taking graduate coursework in their senior year, and then complete their master’s degree with just one additional year of full-time graduate study.
Undergraduate Focus Area
The 4+1 focus area requirement allows you to explore areas of interest and relevance to public health and draw connections between disciplines. The classes you choose will enhance your understanding of the field and better prepare you for a career as a public health professional.
CEPH Accreditation
Every program in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences is fully accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health, a key benefit of attending UMass.
Featured class
An introduction to data management for research projects in the biomedical sciences using microcomputers. Topics include design of data collection forms, data entry, computer managed documentation, and statistical computing using SAS.
Featured Faculty
Scott Chasan-Taber
Focus on clinical trials, public health, health services research, biostatistics, epidemiology
Jing Qian
Focus on survival analysis under complex sampling; biomarker evaluation and risk prediction; analytic methods for high-dimensional data.
Application information & deadlines
Interested students should apply for the 4+1 program during their junior year and must meet all eligibility requirements. Learn more.
Application Deadline
Applications are submitted directly to the department.
Biostatistics
Advancing public health, medicine, and biology through statistics