Scholarships for Biostatistics & Epidemiology Programs Available!
Biostatisticians contribute to improving public health and advancing medical research by applying statistical methods to analyze health and biology data. They design research experiments and clinical trials to ensure data validity and reliability, aiding in understanding treatment effectiveness and health outcome trends. Key qualities include attention to detail, strong communication skills, optimism, and excellent mathematical and statistical skills. This role allows individuals to impact health policies and disease prevention significantly. The career is rewarding as it focuses on enhancing health outcomes and understanding disease patterns, medicine, genetics, and environmental science.
Salary Rage
- $64,000 – $133,000/ year
Education & Timeframe
- Start Your Journey: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Biology, Statistics, or a related field Duration: ~4 years
- Advance Your Expertise: Master’s Degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related discipline Duration: ~2 years
- Residency & Fellowship: Supervised Experience in Biostatistics or Public Health Research Duration: ~1-2 years
- Gain Hands-On Experience: Complete an internship or practicum in a research institution, healthcare organization, or public health agency. Participate in data collection, study design, and statistical analysis projects.
Scholarship Opportunities
- The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nevada Health Workforce Pipeline Grant (NHWPG) will focus on providing funding opportunities that are intended to disseminate financial relief and incentivize individuals to pursue careers in a variety of health-related fields. The expected outcome for these funds is to support and expand the opportunity to increase the number of qualified and competent professionals in the health workforce to improve the overall health of our communities. For more information, please contact Ryan Mills at rmills@health.nv.gov.
- The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) offers scholarships supported by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nevada Health Workforce Pipeline Grant, focusing on biostatistics and epidemiology. These scholarships aim to incentivize students to pursue careers in public health, providing financial support to develop a qualified and competent health workforce. This initiative enhances education and training opportunities, ultimately improving community health outcomes. For more information, please contact:
- Epidemiology: Kristen Clements-Nolle Email: clements@unr.edu
- Health Analytics & Biostatistics and Analytic Programming Seminars: Minggen Lu Email: minggenl@unr.edu
Academic Institutions
- Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno:
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas:
- University of Nevada, Reno:
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