MPH BIOS Data Science 2026-2027
UNT Health College of Public Health
MPH – Biostatistics & Data Science Concentration
The Master of Public Health program develops practice-ready effective public health professionals equipped to address complex health challenges among a myriad of populations. The program delivers interdisciplinary training in designing, implementing and evaluating public health services; equips individuals to identify and assess the social, economic, cultural and environmental determinants of population health; and strengthens the expertise required to shape policies that promote healthy behaviors and support community well-being. Graduates from UNT Health contribute meaningfully across a wide range of organizations and agencies dedicated to promoting and protecting health in human populations.
Cohort Model: The MPH program moves participants through an integrated cohort experience that builds a strong, collaborative professional network.
The following degree plan presents the Biostatistics & Data Science Concentration.
Students in the Biostatistics & Data Science concentration will learn to harness advanced analytical and computing tools to turn complex health data into clear, actionable insights for public health, biomedical, pharmaceutical, community and clinical research audiences.
Students in this concentration are admitted during one cycle per year. Admitted students begin each fall as a cohort and progress through 48 semester credit hours of required coursework across five consecutive semesters. Each semester, students enroll in up to 12 SCH and engage in structured professional development sessions to guide their career development. Courses and professional development activities are offered Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., ensuring consistent access to instruction, mentoring and applied learning opportunities.
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Biostatistics & Data Science Courses |
Credit Hours per Term |
Total Cumulative Hours |
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Semester 1: Fall Semester |
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BACH 5300: Foundations of Population and Community Health |
3 |
3 |
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BIOS 5300: Principles of Biostatistics |
3 |
6 |
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EPID 5300: Principles of Epidemiology |
3 |
9 |
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HMAP 5300: Introduction to Health Management and Policy |
3 |
12 |
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Semester 2: Spring Semester |
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EOHS 5300: Environmental Determinants of Health I |
3 |
15 |
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BACH 5314: Research and Applied Methods |
3 |
18 |
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BIOS 5310: Intermediate Biostatistics |
3 |
21 |
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BACH 5335: Program Planning, Assessment & Evaluation |
3 |
24 |
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Semester 3: Summer Semester |
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Elective – CPH course, requires advisor approval (online) |
3 |
27 |
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PHED 5100: MPH Practice Experience Scope of Work |
1 |
28 |
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PHED 5000: CPH Comprehensive Examination |
0 |
28 |
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Semester 4: Fall Semester |
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PHED 5101: Practice-Based Capstone – Integrative Learning Experience |
1 |
29 |
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BIOS 5316: Categorical Data Analysis |
3 |
32 |
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BACH 5330: Communication and Health Literacy |
3 |
35 |
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BIOS 5320: Biostatistical Research and Consulting |
3 |
38 |
| Semester 5: Spring Semester |
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| BIOS 5318: Data Mining and Machine Learning |
3 |
41 |
| BIOS 6322: Longitudinal Data Analysis |
3 |
44 |
| PHED 5102: Final Applied Practice Experience |
1 |
45 |
| Elective- CPH course, requires advisor approval |
3 |
48 |
If you have any questions about the MPH Biostatistics coursework, please contact the Office of Student and Academic Services at either 817-735-0489 or cph@unthealth.edu.