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Leading data-driven science in public health

via innovative methodology, interdisciplinary collaboration and impactful education

Why Study Biostatistics?

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Degree Programs
Explore our MS and PhD programs to see how they fit with your goals and interests.
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Admissions
Our students benefit from our internationally known reputation and top 20 ranking compared to all biostatistics programs in the U.S. Apply today!
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Research & Practice
We have numerous ongoing collaborative research projects on which students can work directly with faculty for training and experience.

Application Deadlines

Master of Science (MS)

  • January 15 - priority deadline for financial awards for all applicants
  • May 15 – final deadline for international applicants
  • June 1 – final deadline for U.S. applicants

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  • December 15

Degree Programs

Annual Report

Featuring a letter from Chair Yan Ma, student research highlights, awards and honors, and more!

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Research Centers

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Our Mission

Our departmental mission is to:

  • tackle contemporary biostatistical and health data science problems through innovative methodological research
  • advance biomedical and public health research and practice through multidisciplinary collaborations
  • cultivate the next generation of leaders in biostatistics and health data science through high-quality, inclusive education
Who's Who

Faculty and Staff

Learn about the work of our faculty and find contact information. 

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13th best school for biostatistics in the nation
The Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science Annual Report 2024-25
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News

BIOST Professor Ying Ding

Ding named ASA Pittsburgh statistician of the year

Ying Ding, PhD, a professor of biostatistics and health data science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, has been named the 2026 Statistician of the Year by the American Statistical Association’s Pittsburgh Chapter

BIOST faculty emeritus Greg Yothers

From engineering to oncology: Greg Yothers’ career path

Recently retired from the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, Greg Yothers followed an unconventional path to becoming a leading biostatistician in colorectal cancer research.

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Pitt Public Health rises in latest U.S. News rankings

The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health continues to be recognized among the nation’s top programs in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The school rose to No. 14 overall, advancing two spots from last year.

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