University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, Alabama

Master of Science in Biostatistics

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What Should You Know About Master of Science in Biostatistics at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

Master of Science in Biostatistics is a MS program at University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama, offered on campus. It requires 43 credit hours. Published tuition: $526 per semester hour in-state, $1,284 per semester hour out-of-state (School of Public Health on-campus rates); $624 per semester hour for School of Public Health online courses. The program doesn't require the GRE. University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.

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Program Details

DegreeMS
Formaton campus
Credits43 credit hours
GREnot required
ApplicationDirect to the school
Tuition$526 per semester hour in-state, $1,284 per semester hour out-of-state (School of Public Health on-campus rates); $624 per semester hour for School of Public Health online courses

From catalog.uab.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How This Program Compares

  • At $526 per credit, this program is the 16th lowest of 70 MS programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $1,149).
  • Estimated tuition is $22,618 (43 credits times the per-credit rate, before fees), against a median of $38,250 across 64 MS programs with both figures.
  • Its 43 credits compare with a median of 36 for MS programs, so expect more coursework or a longer program.
  • Among 154 programs with a biostatistics track, the median published rate is $992 per credit.
  • This site lists 139 on campus MS programs, this one included.

Where This Program Can Lead

Its biostatistics coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in Alabama, BLS May 2025):

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Master of Science in Biostatistics: Common Questions

How Much Does Master of Science in Biostatistics at University of Alabama at Birmingham Cost?

$526 per semester hour in-state, $1,284 per semester hour out-of-state (School of Public Health on-campus rates); $624 per semester hour for School of Public Health online courses. Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of Alabama at Birmingham.

How Long Is Master of Science in Biostatistics at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

43 credit hours, according to the program page.

Does Master of Science in Biostatistics Require the GRE?

University of Alabama at Birmingham doesn't require the GRE for this program, according to its admissions information.

How Do You Apply to Master of Science in Biostatistics?

Applications go directly to University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Is Master of Science in Biostatistics Accredited?

University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.

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Sources

  1. catalog.uab.edu: Master of Science in Biostatistics program page, reviewed September 27, 2026
  2. Council on Education for Public Health, list of accredited schools and programs (September 2026)

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