Master of Science (MS) - Health Data Science 24 months Postgraduate Programme By George Washington University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

35,000 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSci

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MS in Health Data Science is open to internal GWSPH Transfers for the Fall 2025 semester and open to all applicants for the Spring 2026 semester. Applications for Spring 2026 matriculation and beyond will open this summer via the SOPHAS Common App (Apply above) after August 13, 2025.

The Master of Science program in Health Data Science, administered by the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics in the Milken Institute School of Public Health, develops leaders and practitioners in public health and medicine. Students in the program develop practical skills for innovative data analysis and will be trained in becoming excellent communicators of scientific findings in public health and biomedical research. The program takes advantage of the rich bioinformatics and biostatistical resources at GW and in the nation’s capital and is designed to prepare students to be independent practitioners and collaborators in interdisciplinary research. 

Upon completion of the MS program in Health Data Science, students will possess the following competencies. 

  1. Programming: Develop skills in programming, data structures, algorithms, machine learning, high-performance computing and apply these skills to create approaches that facilitate biological data analysis.
  2. Biology: Develop a basis of knowledge in biology and evaluate biological data generation technologies.
  3. Statistics: Apply statistical research methods in the context of molecular biology, genomics, medical, and population genetics research.
  4. Foundational Knowledge: Interpret and synthesize the various foundational concepts of bioinformatics, including genomics, algorithms, and other key tools used in bioinformatics.
  5. Conceptual Integration: Integrate concepts and data across fields of computer science, statistics, data science, biology, and health sciences through bioinformatics. 

36 credits - The Master of Science program in Health Data Science, administered by the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics in the Milken Institute School of Public Health, develops leaders and practitioners in public health and medicine. Students in the program develop practical skills for innovative data analysis and will be trained in becoming excellent communicators of scientific findings in public health and biomedical research. The program takes advantage of the rich bioinformatics and biostatistical resources at GW and in the nation’s capital and is designed to prepare students to be independent practitioners and collaborators in interdisciplinary research.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSci

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MS in Health Data Science is open to internal GWSPH Transfers for the Fall 2025 semester and open to all applicants for the Spring 2026 semester. Applications for Spring 2026 matriculation and beyond will open this summer via the SOPHAS Common App (Apply above) after August 13, 2025.

The Master of Science program in Health Data Science, administered by the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics in the Milken Institute School of Public Health, develops leaders and practitioners in public health and medicine. Students in the program develop practical skills for innovative data analysis and will be trained in becoming excellent communicators of scientific findings in public health and biomedical research. The program takes advantage of the rich bioinformatics and biostatistical resources at GW and in the nation’s capital and is designed to prepare students to be independent practitioners and collaborators in interdisciplinary research. 

Upon completion of the MS program in Health Data Science, students will possess the following competencies. 

  1. Programming: Develop skills in programming, data structures, algorithms, machine learning, high-performance computing and apply these skills to create approaches that facilitate biological data analysis.
  2. Biology: Develop a basis of knowledge in biology and evaluate biological data generation technologies.
  3. Statistics: Apply statistical research methods in the context of molecular biology, genomics, medical, and population genetics research.
  4. Foundational Knowledge: Interpret and synthesize the various foundational concepts of bioinformatics, including genomics, algorithms, and other key tools used in bioinformatics.
  5. Conceptual Integration: Integrate concepts and data across fields of computer science, statistics, data science, biology, and health sciences through bioinformatics. 

36 credits - The Master of Science program in Health Data Science, administered by the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics in the Milken Institute School of Public Health, develops leaders and practitioners in public health and medicine. Students in the program develop practical skills for innovative data analysis and will be trained in becoming excellent communicators of scientific findings in public health and biomedical research. The program takes advantage of the rich bioinformatics and biostatistical resources at GW and in the nation’s capital and is designed to prepare students to be independent practitioners and collaborators in interdisciplinary research.

Admission Requirements

7+
100+

Application Requirements and Deadlines

Application Requirements

The Milken Institute School of Public Health uses the  Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS)  to submit graduate applications for  residential (on-campus) programs. This central application allows prospective graduate students to apply to multiple accredited schools of public health. Students applying only to our Master of Health Administration (MHA) program may also apply through  HAMPCAS  and students applying to the online  MPH@GW  and  MHA@GW  should apply directly on their program-specific website. 

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION  - All applicants must submit a minimum of three letters of recommendation. 

PERSONAL STATEMENT  - Up to 1500 words. Tell your story focusing on your initial interest in public health, your interest in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at GW, and your preferred area of study.

RESUME OR CURRICULUM VITAE

GRE  - The GRE is only required for the PhD in Health Data Science Biostatistics Concentration - regardless of prior academic or professional experience.

Send GRE scores to  SOPHAS Code 5268. GRE is strongly recommended but not required for the other PhD programs. Applicants may voluntarily submit their Graduate Record Examination test scores to help the admissions committee better understand academic readiness for the program. 

INTERVIEW  - MHA and Doctoral applicants only. Selected applicants being considered for the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) concentrations, PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Master of Health Administration (MHA) may be required to take part in an in-person or virtual interview. Program administrators will contact you directly to schedule an interview should you be selected.

SUPPLEMENTAL FORM  - Once SOPHAS has verified your application, you will receive an email with instructions and credentials to access the GW application portal. Upon logging in, you must complete the supplemental form found on your checklist.

TRANSCRIPTS  - Enrolling students must have received a bachelor’s degree (master’s for most doctoral programs) from an accredited college or university. Transcripts are required from  all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned or the program was completed. 

US CREDITS - Applicants who attended a college or university in the United States must submit a course-by-course transcript to SOPHAS for processing.

STUDY ABROAD CREDITS - Applicants that completed a study abroad experience as part of their post-secondary education do  not  need to submit a transcript from the study abroad institution nor obtain a course-by-course foreign transcript evaluation if the grade appears on your official transcript. 

It is important to only include institutions in which the degree was earned on the SOPHAS or HAMPCAS application. Listing study abroad institutions will require an official transcript to be sent to SOPHAS or HAMPCAS that may lead to delays in the application review process. The Office of Admissions & Enrollment reserves the right to request a foreign transcript for applicants.

24 Months

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
35,000 USD
International
35,000 USD

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