
Columbia University in the City of New York · Department of Biostatistics, Mailman School of Public Health
MS in Biostatistics — Public Health Data Science Track (MS/PHDS)
Awarded degree: Master of Science in Biostatistics — Public Health Data Science
Overview
A 36-credit MS in Biostatistics track at the Mailman School of Public Health that adds statistical learning, reproducible code and data management to core biostatistics training, with a one-term practicum and a capstone consulting seminar. Students begin in the fall.
- Official program name
- MS in Biostatistics — Public Health Data Science Track (MS/PHDS)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in BiostatisticsSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Program classification
- Related degree with a data science concentrationNamed option: Public Health Data ScienceA related degree (computer science, statistics…) with an officially named data science concentration, track or specialization. The awarded degree is the related field.Focus: Health / biomedical data science
- School
- Columbia University in the City of New York — Department of Biostatistics, Mailman School of Public HealthSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
- Required credits
- 36 creditsSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- usually two years (four semesters) (usual period; varies with background)Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Start terms
- FallSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Why this program is listed
Officially named Public Health Data Science track of the MS in Biostatistics.
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 11, 2026We list data science bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated, joint, and (separately labelled) related degrees with an officially named data science concentration. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- On campusClasses meet in person on campus.Classes meet in person on campus.Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not published
Curriculum
Internship
- Practicum: one term of practical experience is required.Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Capstone
- Capstone consulting seminar.Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Mathematics prerequisites
- RequiredCollege mathematics including at least a year of calculus; linear/matrix algebra highly encouragedSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- RecommendedStrong GRE quantitative scores are given first preference.Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Rolling
Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Fall 2027
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — MS Full Time (Biostatistics and Epidemiology), per creditFrom the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $2,222 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$79,992 = 36 credits × $2,222 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $79,992 (36 credits × $2,222 per credit)
Comparison basis: All students — MS Full Time (Biostatistics and Epidemiology), per credit, 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Other published fees
- Estimated Program Fees
- $8,391 per academic yearMandatorySource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Scholarships, fellowships or assistantships for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Programmatic accreditation
No programmatic accreditation verified for this program. Institutional accreditation does not imply it.
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
None recorded for this program.
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- publichealth.columbia.edu/academics/degrees/degree-requirements/ms/public-health-data-science — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- publichealth.columbia.edu/academics/degrees/master-science/public-health-data-science-biostatistics — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- publichealth.columbia.edu/academics/departments/biostatistics/educational-programs/degrees-biostatis — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- publichealth.columbia.edu/become-student/how-apply/deadlines — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- publichealth.columbia.edu/become-student/how-apply/financial-aid/tuition-fees — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 11, 2026
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