Health and Biomedical Data Science |
University/Institute: George Washington University (GWU) |
Location: United States - Washington |
Focus: Bioinformatics |
Recommended Undergraduate Degrees: Biology, Computer Science, Math/Statistics |
Degree Offered: MS/MSc/MA/M.Eng (2 years)MS/MSc/MA/M.Eng (Major/Primary Degree) |
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Key characteristics of program:
The Master of Science program in Health and Biomedical Data Science, administered by the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics in the Milken Institute School of Public Health, develops leaders and practitioners in public health and medicine through training in fundamentals and innovative data analysis. The program uniquely blends the biostatistics and bioinformatics disciplines so that practitioners can become successful collaborators in interdisciplinary research. The program takes advantage of the rich biostatistical and bioinformatics resources at GW, such as the Biostatistics Center, and its location in the Nation’s Capital. It is designed to prepare students to be collaborative and independent practitioners in interdisciplinary research. |
Program Goals:
The mission of the MS in Health and Biomedical Data Science is to train the next generation of leaders and practitioners in public health and medicine. Students in the program develop practical skills for innovative data analysis and will be trained in becoming excellent communicators of scientific findings in public health and biomedical research. The program takes advantage of the rich biostatistical and bioinformatics resources at GWU and in the Nation’s Capital and is designed to prepare students to be independent practitioners in the and collaborators in interdisciplinary research. |
Additional Information |
Year Program Established: 2021
Average number of applicants per year: 15 |
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