M.Sc Biostatistics

Master of Science in Biostatistics

M.Sc Biostatistics or Master of Science in Biostatistics is a postgraduate Biostatistics course. Biostatistics is the application of statistics to a wide range of topics in biology. The science of biostatistics encompasses the design of biological experiments, especially in medicine and agriculture; the collection, summarization, and analysis of data from those experiments; and the interpretation of, and inference from, the results. The duration of an M.Sc in Biostatistics is mostly two academic years but it may vary from institute to institute and also maybe on a part-time basis by certain institutes. The syllabus for the course is divided into four semesters.

M.Sc Biostatistics Eligibility

• The candidates should have completed a B.Sc degree under any registered University with subjects like Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Microbiology
• The marks of admission for this course may vary from University to University

M.Sc Biostatistics Syllabus

Syllabus of Biostatistics course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc Biostatistics Colleges      

• Kavitha Memorial Degree and P.G. College, Khammam
• University of Lucknow, Lucknow
• Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University - KVASU, Thiruvananthapuram

M.Sc Biostatistics Course Suitability

• Students who are interested in Biostatistics and have a team working spirit and can work for long hours are most suitable for this course.
• Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions are also suitable for it.
• Those who have the capacity of handling the lab experiments have managerial skills and are willing to contribute to its developments can go for it.
• They should have time management skills like managing one's own time and the time of others.

How is the M.Sc Biostatistics Course Beneficial? 

• One can go for higher degree programs in respective subjects, e.g. M.Phil. , etc.
• Teaching is always one of the best options with them; they can become teachers and after possessing NET qualifications can become a permanent lecturer at the college level.
• Research is also the best option for them after this degree course.
• They can also join biological firms for research in various fields.
• The Master of Science course in Biostatistics also develops good thinking power, judgment, and decision Making for them after passing the course.

M.Sc Biostatistics Employment Areas

• Colleges and Universities
• Medical Data Analyst Labs
• Health Research Centers

M.Sc Biostatistics Job Types

• Associate Director- Clinical Data Management
• Bio-statistics Research Officer
• Data Analyst
• Director- Biostatistics, Epidemiology
• Public Health Researcher
• Pharmacovigilance Scientist / Pharmacovigilance Physician
• Sr. Principal Biostatistician

Advanced Course in M.Sc Biostatistics

• Ph.D