Combined Degree: Statistics B.S. and Biostatistics, M.S.
Grand Valley State University combined degree programs offer current
qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to complete both an
undergraduate and graduate degree, meeting personal, academic, and
career goals. A combined degree can reduce the cost and total time
required to complete both.
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Program Overview
Qualified undergraduate statistics students may be admitted to the program and obtain the B.S. in statistics and the M.S. in biostatistics within the accelerated time frame. The requirements for applying to the combined degree program:
- At least 65 hours of undergraduate academic credit have been completed or is in progress.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 at the time of application.
- Completion of the following courses with at least B in each: STA 215 (or STA 312), STA 216, at least one of STA 310, STA 321, STA 315.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Resume and letter of intent.
Why Pursue a Combined Degree at Grand Valley?
- Master's level biostatisticians are in demand, which means higher starting salaries within exciting scientific work environments.
- Partners such as Priority Health and Spectrum Health provide formal support for internships and continuing assistance to GVSU students.
- Accelerate your career trajectory and complete your degrees one step ahead of the competition.
- Respond to emerging job markets.
- Meet the growing national need for more master's trained employees.
- Program emphasizes current statistical techniques using prominent statistical software.
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Location & Format
All undergraduate students begin their academic career at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus; classes for graduate students in this major meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Format:- Face To Face
Coursework
Students may choose four courses to dual-count toward the B.S. degree and the M.S. degree, up to 12 credit hours total. Students are encouraged to work with the graduate program director and their advisor to ensure all requirements are met.
- STA 518 or STA 526
- CIS 661
- STA 628
- CMB 610
- PSM 650
Registration for 600-level courses is to occur only after acceptance into the combined degree program.
Admission Requirements
Students apply for the combined degree program during their third academic year. Visit the online catalog for information about admission requirements for the combined bachelor of science in statistics and master of science in biostatistics.
Helpful Links
For More Information
Department of StatisticsDr. Robert Downer
[email protected]
A-1-178 Mackinac
Hall
(616) 331-3355
gvsu.edu/stat