Health Data Science Graduate Pathway

Saint Louis University's Health Data Science Graduate Pathway Program prepares students to enter the next semester of the Master of Science in Health Data Science degree program. Upon successfully completing the graduate pathway program and meeting SLU's requirements for matriculation, students may enter the next semester of graduate study.

Program Entry Requirements

Accelerated Pathway (One-Semester Program)

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent in mathematics, statistics, computer science, biology or a closely related field
  • 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Previous coursework in calculus, computer science and/or statistics
  • Current resume
  • Language requirement (one of the following):
    • TOEFL iBT 75 (17+ subscores in reading and writing) 
    • IELTS 6.0 (6.0+ subscores in reading and writing) 
    • PTEA 50
    • Duolingo 105

Standard Pathway (Two-Semester Program)

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent in mathematics, statistics, computer science, biology or a closely related field
  • 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Previous coursework in calculus, computer science and/or statistics
  • Current resume
  • Language requirement (one of the following):
    • TOEFL iBT 70 (13+ subscores in reading and writing) 
    • IELTS 6.0 (5.5+ subscores in reading and writing) 
    • PTEA 48 
    • Duolingo 95 
  1. Students will be able to execute a variety of verbal tasks in academic settings using English that can be understood by those unaccustomed to non-native speakers.
  2. Students will be able to execute a variety of written tasks in academic settings using English that can be understood by those unaccustomed to non-native writers.
  3. Students will be able to apply a process-driven approach to completing verbal and written academic assignments in multiple disciplines and modes.
  4. Students will be able to deploy reflective and self-regulated learning strategies.

One-Semester (Accelerated) Pathway

Required Courses
EAP 4200Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students3
EAP 4250Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II2
HDS 5210Programming for Health Data Scientists3
or HDS 5310 Analytics and Statistical Programming
ORES 5160Data Management3
or ORES 5300 Foundations of Outcomes Research I
Total Credits11

Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway

Required Courses
EAP 4100Introduction to Reading and Writing for International Graduate Students I3
EAP 4150Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students I2
EAP 4200Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students3
EAP 4250Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II2
HDS 5210Programming for Health Data Scientists3
HDS 5310Analytics and Statistical Programming3
ORES 5160Data Management3
ORES 5300Foundations of Outcomes Research I3
Total Credits22

Continuation Standards

  • Minimum of 3.00 cumulative SLU GPA
  • Grade of "B" or better in classes counting toward the degree
  • No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades

Progression Requirements

  • Minimum of 3.00 cumulative SLU GPA
  • Grade of "B" or better in classes counting toward the degree
  • No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades
  • Successful completion of program portfolio

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

One-Semester (Accelerated) Pathway

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
EAP 4200 Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students 3
EAP 4250 Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II 2
HDS 5210
Programming for Health Data Scientists
or Analytics and Statistical Programming
3
ORES 5160
Data Management
or Foundations of Outcomes Research I
3
 Credits11
 Total Credits11

Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
EAP 4100 Introduction to Reading and Writing for International Graduate Students I 3
EAP 4150 Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students I 2
HDS 5310 Analytics and Statistical Programming 3
ORES 5300 Foundations of Outcomes Research I 3
 Credits11
Spring
EAP 4200 Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students 3
EAP 4250 Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II 2
HDS 5210 Programming for Health Data Scientists 3
ORES 5160 Data Management 3
 Credits11
 Total Credits22