The Master of Public Health (MPH) is the most widely recognized professional credential for leadership in public health. The degree program at The University of Georgia was developed to train individuals who can provide service and leadership in public health in the state of Georgia, for the nation, and globally.

Academic Programs

Master of Public Health: Concentration in Biostatistics

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M.P.H. Core Course Requirements (15 hours)

HPRB 7070 Social and Behavioral Foundations
EPID 7010 Introduction to Epidemiology I
BIOS 7010 Introductory Biostatistics I
EHSC 7060 Fundamentals of Environmental Health Science
HADM 7600 Introduction to Health Policy and Management

BIOS Concentration Core Requirements (15 hours)

BIOS 7020 Introductory Biostatistics II
EPID 7020 Introduction to Epidemiology II
STAT 6510 Mathematical Statistics I
BIOS 6380 Survival Analysis
BIOS 8220 Clinical Trials

Electives (9 hours)
The following is a sample of suggested electives for an MPH concentration in Biostatistics:

BIOS 7100 Biostatistical Applications for the Pharmaceutical & Biotech. Industries
BIOS 8100 Case Studies in Nonlinear Biostatistics
BIOS 8110 Categorical Data Analysis
STAT 6230 Applied Regression Analysis
STAT 6240 Sampling and Survey Models
STAT 6290 Nonparametric Methods
STAT 6360 Statistical Programming in SAS
STAT 6520 Mathematical Statistics II
STAT 6630 Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics I
STAT 6640 Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics II
STAT 8200 Design of Experiments
STAT 8230 Applied Nonlinear Regression
STAT 8250 Multivariate Methods

Internship (6 hours)

For more information on the MPH concentration in Biostatistics, please contact Dr. Steve Rathbun, faculty advisor.

MPH Degree Requirements:

Biostatistics Environmental Health Epidemiology Health Policy & Management Health Promotion & Behavior

Contact Information

Ashley Wells MPH Coordinator N123 Paul D. Coverdell Center Athens, GA 30602 706.583.0059 mph@uga.edu