College of Public Health Guidebooks
MPH Applied Biostatistics
Concentration: Applied Biostatistics (Code: ABT)
Delivery: Traditional
The Applied Biostatistics concentration provides educational opportunities for students to acquire a basic knowledge of biostatistical methods for solving public health problems. The intended audience of the concentration includes individuals with a strong quantitative background and interests in a professional career in a public health setting. The concentration trains students to be able to design studies, to implement data collection and management plans, to formulate analysis plans and conduct analysis, and to report and communicate analytical results. The concentration will also provide students with knowledge in statistical and computational methods and public health.
Master's Progression Policy
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Program of Study
If you have questions on your program, please contact your Academic Advisor.
Current students may access their Degree Works planner from my.usf.edu or Student Self-Service (formerly OASIS). Students may view their current progress in Archivum at usf.appiancloud.com/. (See Archivum instructions). If you are not a current student, or want to view program requirements from a different catalog year, please use these sources:
2025/26 USF Catalog MPH Planner or COPH catalog section
2024/25 USF Catalog MPH section (pg. 726)
2023/24 USF Catalog MPH section (pg. 787)
2022/23 USF Catalog MPH section (pg. 797)
2021/22 USF Catalog MPH section (pg. 777)
Any prior year, please view the USF Graduate Catalog Archives
There may be circumstances in which a student may need to change their catalog year. This must be initiated through a discussion with your academic advisor. Details regarding USF policy on changing catalog year can be found in the Student’s Major Degree Requirements section of the USF Graduate Catalog’s Academic Policies.
MPH Applied Biostatistics Competencies
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Graduate Advising
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