2016-2017 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Department of Biostatistics
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Biostatistics is an innovative field that involves the design, analysis, and interpretation of data for studies in public health and medicine. Biostatistics experts arrive at conclusions about disease and health risks by evaluating and applying mathematical and statistical formulas to the factors that impact health.
Students at Pitt Public Health benefit from collaboration with UPMC, Pennsylvania’s largest academic medical center, and have access to extensive University computing facilities. Through rigorous courses, students gain a comprehensive understanding of statistical methods in the context of public health and medical problems; work with faculty on developing new and innovative methodologies and analytical techniques; and have the opportunity through both research and service to apply these methods to current and pressing concerns in biomedicine and public health.
Contact Information
General Inquiries
biostat@pitt.edu
PhD Program
Abdus S. Wahed, PhD
Director, Biostatistics PhD Graduate Program
7136 Parran Hall
130 DeSoto Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
412-624-3053
wahed@pitt.edu
MS & MPH Programs
Ada O. Youk, PhD
Director, Biostatistics MS & MPH Graduate Programs
7129 Parran Hall
130 DeSoto Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
412-624-5451
ayouk@pitt.edu
Admissions
In addition to the GSPH Admissions Requirements , admission to all Biostatistics degree programs requires two semesters of calculus, a course in biology, and a basic computing course. In some cases, course deficiencies can be satisfied the first term. The MPH degree also requires 6 credits in biology, 6 credits in social science and a professional degree and/or background in health.
Financial Assistance
The Department of Biostatistics provides full financial aid for approximately 55 PhD students per year. The most common form of financial aid is as a graduate student researcher (GSR). A GSR is expected to work on one of the many funded research projects maintained by either the Department of Biostatistics or their collaborators in other departments. Currently the stipend is $1975.00 per month and includes a tuition waiver and medical benefits. A limited number of Teaching Assistantships (TA) are also available. The current stipend for a TA is $2238.00 per month and includes a tuition waiver. To be eligible for a TA position, a first year student must pass the oral English competency exam given by the University of Pittsburgh.
The department does not provide funding for MS or MPH students except in rare circumstances. Many MS/MPH students obtain jobs in the University or surrounding area performing data analysis and other statistical tasks. The department circulates job advertisements when available to all students.
ProgramsMaster’sDoctoral
CoursesBiostatistics
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