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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.

Annual Report

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

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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

Degree Programs

Highlights

Research Centers

Get involved in a research project, and help translate findings into practice and policy.

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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

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

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Pitt Public Health honors alumni at awards ceremony

The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Alumni Awards, honoring graduates whose achievements exemplify the school’s miss

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Come work for us! The Department of Biostatistics & Health Data Science is hiring!

Lu Tang

From statistical methods to personalized treatment solutions

Lu Tang, associate professor of biostatistics and health data science, finds it fun to look at mathematical equations, but says it's more rewarding to see what statistics can do to improve clinical decision making and patient outcomes.

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