Saint Louis University's health data science graduate pathway program prepares students to enter the next semester of our Master of Science in Health Data Science degree program. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, 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 course work in calculus, computer science and/or statistics
- Current resume
- Language requirement:
- TOEFL iBT 75 (17+ sub-scores in reading and writing) or
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0+ sub-scores in reading and writing) or
- PTEA 50
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 course work in calculus, computer science and/or statistics
- Current resume
- Language requirement:
- TOEFL iBT 70 (13+ sub-scores in reading and writing) or
- IELTS 6.0 (5.5+ sub-scores in reading and writing) or
- PTEA 48 or
- Completion of AE Level 5
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.
1-semester (Accelerated) Pathway
Plan of Study Grid
Year One |
Fall |
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 5310 |
Analytics and Statistical Programming |
3 |
ORES 5300 |
Foundations of Outcomes Research I |
3 |
| Credits | 11 |
| Total Credits | 11 |
2-semester (Standard) Pathway
Plan of Study Grid
Year One |
Fall |
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 |
| Credits | 11 |
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 5210 |
Foundations of Medical Diagnosis and Treatment |
3 |
| Credits | 11 |
| Total Credits | 22 |