East Tennessee State University College of Public Health Master of Public Health - Biostatistics Box 70674 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614 US   Phone: 1-423-439-4429 Fax: 1-423-439-6491   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.P.H On Campus   The Master of Public Health program offers a competency-based approach to professional preparation for public health practice in any office areas – Biostatistics, Community Health, Environmental Health,Epidemiology, and Health Services Administration. Each concentration provides students with the requisite skills to work in the respective area.Many courses are available online through distance education technology.Fully online concentrations of study exist for Epidemiology and Health Services Administration. Others are being planned. Please contact the graduate coordinator for more information. Biostatistics is a quantitative field in which students learn how to collect,manage, and analyze public health data. This curriculum provides instruction in basic analytical methods and the use of statistical software.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses A minimum of two years public health work experience is preferred though not required. Students without experience are required to complete PUBH 5850, unless taking the environmental health concentration. PUBH 5850 Public Health Program Field Experience....6 credits  International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 2.75 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements See Environmental Health department listing for additional admission requirements for that concentration. *GRE scores are waived for applicants in the Tennessee Public Health Work force Development Consortium who have successfully completed an approved graduate certificate.For additional information, please contact our office at (423) 439-4332. You may also view the graduate catalog online at the Graduate Studies web site, www.etsu.edu/gradstud. Applications for study in the M.P.H. program should be sent to the School of Graduate Studies. These may be obtained online at the Graduate Studies web site shown above.Note:Applications are accepted once a year only, for entry into the fall semester. Completed applications must be received in the School of Graduate Studies by March 1 for consideration. Qualified domestic students may be considered for spring admission on a case by case basis.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1054  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 898  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $913  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16323  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable