The MPH biostatistics degree track builds on classic public health biostatistics skills and knowledge base and takes advantage of the expertise of UWM faculty in the areas of genetics, bioinformatics and big data science.

MPH biostatistics students get the opportunity to learn and apply statistical genetics in the context of complex disease study, high-throughput computing used in big data science, and applications in evidence-based, patient-centered outcome studies.

Biostatistics master’s coursework includes topics and material such as:

• Interpretation of personalized and evidence-based medicine in the context of public health.
• Basic understanding of genetics and epigenetics.
• General “omic” approaches and concepts.

MPH Biostatistics (46 credits)

All students enrolled in the MPH program take a common set of core classes. The core curriculum consists of at least 20 credit hours, including at least three credits field experience and a two-credit capstone seminar. In addition to the common core, students complete the required coursework in one of five specialization tracks. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in order to progress through the program.