The Biostatistics track at Oregon State University trains students in statistics applied to public health and healthcare settings. Graduates will be able to work in health departments, medical schools, non-governmental agencies, CDC and WHO field programs and pharmaceutical companies. This program will also serve as a basis for doctoral training in Statistics or Biostatistics.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for Fall 2012 admission has passed. Thank you to all who applied.

The application process for Fall 2013 admission will begin in September 2012 with tentative deadlines in December 2012 and March 2013. Specific application dates will be posted in late Spring 2012

To Apply, Go To:

OSU Admissions website for Graduate Students

• 2011-2012 Graduate Application Guidelines and Information (pdf)
• OSU MPH Student General Handbook (pdf)
• Biostatistics Track Handbook (pdf)
• Curriculum and Competencies for the Biostatistics MPH Track (pdf)

Master of Public Health

Master of Public Health (MPH) is accredited through OMPH by the Council on Education for Public Health.

Biostatistics Faculty

• Adam Branscum, Program Coordinator
• E. Andres Houseman
• (Peter) Anthony Lachenbruch
• John Molitor
• Bo Zhang

Further Information

If you have specific questions about application process, please contact the Graduate Programs Manager Eileen Kaspar.

For academic or professional information specific to the OSU MPH Biostatistics Program, please contact the program coordinator Dr. Adam Branscum.

Resources Outside the College

• Oregon State University Graduate School
• Graduate School Guide to Success