Biostatistics (MPH)

Biostatistics (MPH) · Jackson State University
JSU · College of Health Sciences

Biostatistics MPH

A Master of Public Health concentration in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

College of Health Sciences

Biostatistics MPH

The disciplines of epidemiology and biostatistics are essential to achieving the goals of public health, and combining these two disciplines in a single department creates synergies for both training and research. Epidemiologists study the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. Biostatisticians develop and apply statistical theory, methods and techniques to public health research data and the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs.

Curriculum

Biostatistics MPH Concentration

Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)

  • PHS 501Public Health and Behavioral Science
  • PHS 502Public Health Policy and Administration
  • PHS 503Biostatistics and Computer Application
  • PHS 504Environmental and Occupational Health
  • PHS 505Principles of Epidemiology
  • PHS 506Research and Quantitative Methods

Required Concentration Courses (15 Credit Hours)

  • PHS 571Statistical Theory
  • PHS 522Multivariate and Probabilistic Statistics
  • PHS 572Statistical Computer Applications
  • PHS 524Statistical Methods for Applied Epidemiology
  • PHS 601Advance Biostatistics and Computer Science Application

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Capstone Course (3 Credit Hours)

  • PHS 507Applied Master’s Project (Integrative Learning Experience)

Field Experience (3 Credit Hours)

  • PHS 508Public Health Residency (Applied Practice Experience)

With approval from the faculty advisor and course instructor, a student may take elective courses from other academic units at Jackson State University.

General Requirements / Curriculum

Concentrations & Certificate Programs

Concentrations

Certificate Programs

Get in Touch

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Location Jackson Medical Mall
Contact (601) 979-8789
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