
via innovative methodology, interdisciplinary collaboration and impactful education
Application Deadlines
Master of Science (MS)
- January 15 - priority deadline for financial awards for all applicants
- April 15 – final deadline for international applicants
- June 1 – final deadline for U.S. applicants
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- December 15
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Annual Report
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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
Faculty and Staff
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News

From Steel Town to Statistics: The Career of Anthony Segreti
Anthony Segreti (MS, BIOST ‘75) grew up in Larimer, a tight-knit Pittsburgh neighborhood where families knew struggle but also perseverance, during the height of industrialization in the United States.

Faculty Spotlight: Two Years In, Rebecca Deek Reflects on Growth and Community at Pitt Biostatistics
When Rebecca Deek joined the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science as assistant professor, after completing her PhD in biostatistics at the University of Pennsylvania in 2023, she brought with her a passio

Helen Chen: Guiding Students and Supporting Faculty with Purpose
Academic Administrator Helen Chen brings to the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science a passion for people, organization, and education.