- Awarded by Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- UGC-entitled degree, equivalent to an on-campus qualification
- 100% online with recorded lectures and live sessions
- Online examinations with remote proctoring
The Online M.Sc in Biostatistics is awarded by Manipal Academy of Higher Education and delivered entirely online, so you study around your work rather than around a timetable. It runs for 2 years across 4 semesters.
The Biostatistics stream is taken alongside the core M.Sc curriculum, so you build broad management grounding first and specialise as the programme progresses.
Eligibility
Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline with Statistics/Mathematics as one of the subjects from recognized universities/institutions or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Candidates must have minimum 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in graduation.
What you study
Course curriculum
- Basic Statistical Methods using Excel
- Probability and Probability Distribution
- Programming with R and Python
- Statistical Inference
- Database Management
- Linear Regression Models
- Applied Multivariate Data Analysis
- Categorical Data Analysis and Generalized Linear Models
- Population Health and Survival Analysis
- Design and Analysis of Experiments
- Machine Learning Methods
- Research Methodology
- Data Visualization using Tableau & Power BI
- Sampling and Sample Size Estimation
- Time Series Analysis
- Bayesian Statistical Modelling
- Longitudinal Data Analysis
- Demography and Vital Statistics
Fees and scholarships
Fees are charged per semester and vary by programme, with instalment options available. Because published figures change between intakes, we confirm the current fee for your programme directly - see how fees work or call +91 99806 61407.
Online M.Sc in Biostatistics: common questions
Is this degree valid for government jobs?
Yes, where the awarding university holds UGC entitlement for the programme. UGC-entitled online degrees are treated as equivalent to on-campus degrees for employment, including government recruitment, and for further study.
How are examinations conducted?
Online, with remote proctoring, so you can sit them from home. Timetables are published in advance each semester.
Can I study while working full time?
Yes. Lectures are recorded and available on demand, and live sessions run outside standard working hours.
When do admissions open?
There are two intakes a year. Ask an admission counsellor for the closing date of the current cycle.
Apply for the Online M.Sc in Biostatistics
Get the syllabus, current fee and next intake date. Call +91 99806 61407 or leave your details.
