Master's Degree Programs

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics currently offeres two Master's degree programs: a M.S. in Biostatistics and a Master's of Public Health (MPH).

Master's of Public Health (MPH)

For additional information regarding the MPH program, go to the MPH Program  website or contact Ms. Courtney Lowe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (216) 368-3725. 

Master's in Biostatistics (MS)

Statistics is a discipline that provides tools for making decisions under conditions of uncertainty. Biostatistics applies the discipline to medical and biological data, and it is an essential component of most medical research. The study of biostatistics includes design and analysis of experimental studies, such as clinical trials, and non-experimental studies, theory of probability and statistics, mathematical and statistical modeling, and knowledge of methodology used to evaluate the properties of statistical procedures. It also includes a competency in computers, which encompasses programming, statistical software use, and database management.

General Requirements

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-4945