Master of Science [M.S] [Professional Science (Biostatistics Concentration)] From Middle Tennessee State University

Statistical areas of study include clinical trials, experimental design, categorical and longitudinal data analysis, and survival analysis. The M.S. in Professional Science combines the business management skills commonly found in the traditional M.B.A.-type program with advanced learning in specific science fields. The program consists of 21 hours of concentration-specific courses and 15 core hours in pre-defined business courses. Students complete a 250-hour internship, typically just before or during their final semester, instead of a thesis and comprehensive exams.Reports from the Department of Labor indicate an increasing demand for individuals with master's level training with a specialty in science. MTSU is home to the only Master of Science in Professional Science program in Tennessee and prepares "business savvy scientists" for the 21st century job market. Biostatistics master?s graduates will ideally work as biostatisticians in professional settings including health care agencies; governmental agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Environmental Protection Agency; and the pharmaceutical industry.