Biostatistics, B.S. to Health Data Science, M.S. Accelerated Program

Saint Louis University's accelerated B.S. in Biostatistics/M.S. in Health Data Science is designed for students who demonstrate academic success in the biostatistics major and related coursework. The B.S. in Biostatistics is offered through the College for Public Health and Social Justice, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. The degree uses the American Statistical Association's guidelines for undergraduate data health sciences.

SLU's accelerated program enables biostatistics majors to obtain their undergraduate and master's degrees in five years. They then enter the workforce up to a year earlier than with a traditional two-year master's program. Students apply to the accelerated program during their fifth semester of collegiate study, and accepted students begin graduate coursework during their senior year. Students retain undergraduate status, financial aid and tuition rates until their undergraduate degree is conferred after year four. At that time, students attain official graduate student status, pay graduate tuition and become eligible for graduate assistantships. 

For additional information, see the catalog entries for the following SLU programs:

Biostatistics, B.S.

Health Data Science, M.S.

Admission Requirements

SLU students in the biostatistics major who meet the eligibility requirements may apply in the fall semester of their junior year. 

Eligibility requirements include:

• Students must be in their fifth semester of collegiate study.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, and a mathematics/statistics GPA of 3.40.
• Students must demonstrate a plan to complete 90 of the 120 credits required for their biostatistics major by the beginning of their fourth year of studies.
• Students must be eligible to complete the accelerated curriculum with no more than 15 credits during each semester during year four of the program.
• Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with Saint Louis University and the College for Public Health and & Social Justice.
• Students must demonstrate the potential for leadership in biostatistics. Biostatistics; this can be done through engagement in volunteer activities or work experience. This can be done through engagement in volunteer activities or work experience.

Application procedures and program details are outlined in the CPHSJ Undergraduate Public Health Student Handbook.

Program Requirements

Students in the Accelerated Program are allowed to double count 15 credits of coursework towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. 

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.

Refer to the B.S. in Biostatistics roadmap for a list of approved English, fine arts and social science classes.

Apply for Admission

For additional questions about undergraduate admission, please contact:
Katie Linnenbrink
Administrative assistant
Tegeler Hall 300 West
314-977-3934
katie.linnenbrink@slu.edu