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    Biostatistics (M.S.)

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    East Lansing, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $53,213.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    33
    Credits

    Biostatistics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is a 33-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $53,213 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program provides quantitative training for public health, biomedical research, and consultation. It covers principles of study design and methods for analyzing continuous, categorical, and mixed biomedical data from clinical experiments and observational studies.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Recommended but not required. Above the 50th percentile on the GRE verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections (preferred background)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min MSU graduate minimums apply (e.g. TOEFL iBT 79+ with no subscore below 19; see grad.msu.edu/english-language-competency); no program-specific minimum stated
    IELTS
    optional
    Min MSU graduate minimums apply (e.g. IELTS 6.5+ with no subscore below 6.0); no program-specific minimum stated

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $17,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Biostatistics (M.S.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Biostatistics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is $53,213 across 33 required credits.
    Is Biostatistics (M.S.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Biostatistics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Biostatistics (M.S.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Biostatistics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 33 credits.
    Is Biostatistics (M.S.) at Michigan State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Biostatistics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Biostatistics (M.S.) at Michigan State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Biostatistics (M.S.) at Michigan State University: 12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)