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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

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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
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Faculty and Staff

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News

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Wu receives NIH R01 grant to study brain aging in severe mental illness

Qiong Wu, PhD, assistant professor of biostatistics and health data science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, has received an R01 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health — part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health — to develop new statistical methods for studying brain aging in people with severe mental illness.

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School of Public Health staff honored at annual award and recognition celebration

Members of Pitt Public Health’s staff were honored at the 2026 Staff Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Aug. 11. Staff milestones recognizing five to 40 years of service were also celebrated.

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Ding receives R35 grant to advance statistical and machine learning methodology for biomedical and public health research

Ying Ding, PhD, a professor of biostatistics and health data science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, has received a Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (R35 MIRA) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health.

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