ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø

Skip to main content
MenuSearch & Directory

Biostatistics, B.S. to Health Data Science, M.S. Accelerated Program

Professor presenting slide to class

ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø's accelerated B.S. in Biostatistics/M.S. in Health Data Science is designed for students who demonstrate academic success in the biostatistics major and related coursework. The B.S. in Biostatistics is offered through the College for Public Health and Social Justice, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. The degree uses the American Statistical Association's guidelines for undergraduate data health sciences.

SLU's accelerated program enables biostatistics majors to obtain their undergraduate and master's degrees in five years. They then enter the workforce up to a year earlier than with a traditional two-year master's program. Students apply to the accelerated program during their fifth semester of collegiate study, and accepted students beginÌýgraduate coursework during theirÌýsenior year. Students retain undergraduate status, financial aid and tuition rates until their undergraduate degree is conferred after year four. At that time, students attain official graduate student status, pay graduate tuition and become eligible for graduate assistantships.Ìý

For additional information, see the catalog entries for the following SLU programs:

Biostatistics, B.S.

Health Data Science, M.S.

ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø Requirements

SLU students in the biostatistics major who meet the eligibility requirements may apply in the fall semester of their junior year.Ìý

Eligibility requirements include:

  • Students must be in their fifth semester of collegiate study.
  • Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, and a mathematics/statistics GPA of 3.40.
  • Students must demonstrate a plan to complete 90 of the 120 credits required for their biostatisticsÌýmajor by the beginning of their fourth year of studies.
  • Students must be eligible to complete the accelerated curriculum with no more than 15 credits during each semester during year four of the program.
  • Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø and the College for Public HealthÌýandÌý&ÌýSocial Justice.
  • Students must demonstrate the potential for leadership inÌýbiostatistics.ÌýBiostatistics; this can be done through engagement in volunteer activities or work experience.ÌýThis can be done through engagement in volunteer activities or work experience.

Application proceduresÌýand program details are outlined in theÌýCPHSJ Undergraduate Public Health Student Handbook.

Program Requirements

Students in the Accelerated Program are allowed to double count 15 credits of coursework towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.Ìý

Continuation Standards

  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.00
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, with a MATH and BST GPA of 3.40 in order to participate in the graduate program
  • Minimum grade of B- in all graduate-level courses
  • Minimum grade of C in all B.S. in Biostatistics major courses
  • Minimum grade of C- in all core courses
  • Minimum grade of D in all remaining general elective courses counting toward the minimum 120 credits required for graduation
Ìý

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollmentÌýunless otherwise noted. Ìý

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
COREÌý1000 Ignite First Year Seminar 2-3
COREÌý1500 Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community 1
COREÌý1900 Eloquentia Perfecta 1: Written and Visual Communication 3
PUBHÌý2100 Introduction to Global Health 3
MATHÌý1510 Calculus I (Quantitative Reasoning) 4
General Elective 3
ÌýCredits16-17
Spring
MATHÌý1520 Calculus II 4
COREÌý1600 Ultimate Questions: Theology 3
BSTÌý3000 Intro to Statistical Computing 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
ÌýCredits16
Year Two
Fall
BSTÌý3100 Applied Biostatistics I 3
COREÌý1200 Eloquentia Perfecta 2: Oral and Visual Communication 3
COREÌý1700 Ultimate Questions: Philosophy 3
MATHÌý2530 Calculus III 4
General Elective: Dignity, Ethics & a Just Society Attribute 3
ÌýCredits16
Spring
BSTÌý3200 Applied Biostatistics II 3
COREÌý2500 Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation 0
EPIÌý4000 Intro Epidemiology: Foundations & Practice 3
General Elective 3
General Elective: Identities in Context Attribute 3
General Elective: Global Interdependence 3
ÌýCredits15
Year Three
Fall
Critical course: ÌýEligible students formally apply to the Accelerated Program. Ìý
BSTÌý4100 Theory of Biostatistics I 3
COREÌý2800 Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression 2-3
COREÌý3400 Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture 3
PUBHÌý3200 Evidence Based Public Health 3
PUBHÌý4100 Biological Basis of Public Health (Natural & Applied Sciences) 3
ÌýCredits14-15
Spring
Department reviews applications, conducts interviews, and qualified students are notified of acceptance. Ìý
BSTÌý4200 Theory of Biostatistics II 3
COREÌý3600 Ways of Thinking: Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
COREÌý4000 Collaborative Inquiry 2-3
General Elective: Writing Intensive 3
General Elective: Reflection in Action Attribute 3
ÌýCredits14-15
Year Four
Fall
Formal participation in the Accelerated Program begins. Students maintain undergrad status and take a maximum of 15 credits. Ìý
BSTÌý4400 Introduction to Applied Data Management 3
COREÌý3500 Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World 1
General Electives 6
General Electives: Accelerated Students substitute Graduate Level Courses 6
ÌýCredits16
Spring
Students take a maximum of 15 credits. B.S. degree is conferred in May. Ìý
General Electives: Accelerated Students substitute Graduate Level Courses 9
General Electives 6
ÌýCredits15
Year Five
Fall
M.S. Courses 9
ÌýCredits9
Spring
M.S. Courses 6
ÌýCredits6
ÌýTotal Credits137-140
Graduate Level Courses30
Accelerated students double count up to 15 credits of coursework between the undergraduate program and the graduate program.

Refer to the B.S. in Biostatistics roadmap for a list of approved English, fine arts and social science classes.

Apply for ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø

For additional questions about undergraduate admission, please contact:
Katie Linnenbrink
Administrative assistant
Tegeler Hall 300 West
314-977-3934
katie.linnenbrink@slu.edu