Graduate Pathway in Biostatistics

Oregon State University

An INTO OSU Graduate Pathway program in Biostatistics will prepare you to enter your next term of a master’s degree program at Oregon State University.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next term of graduate study at Oregon State University. This transition from an INTO OSU program to a university degree program is called progression.

Key Information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
  • Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Biostatistics

Oregon State University

Age Requirement

16

Academic Requirements
2.5 GPA, Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 80 (16 subscores), IELTS 6.5 (5.5 subscores), Duolingo 110 or Completion of Academic English Level 6 with C+.
Class size

17

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Winter Start (December)

Program start date : 30 December 2025 - Program end date: 12 June 2026

  • Semester 1 winter: 30 December 2025 - 20 March 2026
  • Semester 2 spring: 24 March 2026 - 12 June 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 27,940.00

Approximate cost

$ 27,940.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

59 credit hour degree program

15 credit hours apply from Pathway

44 credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

COMM 111Z
Public Speaking
4 Credit Units
H 524
Introduction to Biostatistics
4 Credit Units
ST 511
Methods of Data Analysis
4 Credit Units
H 564
Computing Tools and Health Data Analysis
3 Credit Units
WR 121
English Composition
4 Credit Units
ST 539
Survey Methods
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
22 Credit Units

Semester 2

H 580
Linear Regression and Analysis of Time to Event Data
4 Credit Units
WR 537
Writing for Science and Engineering
3 Credit Units
WR 327
Technical Writing
3 Credit Units
ME 5XX/ H 5XX / H 511 / H 516/ENVE 5XX
Graduate Course in Area of Concentration
2 Credit Units
COMM 218Z / COMM 218
Interpersonal Communication Credits
3 Credit Units
H 425
Foundations of Epidemiology
3 Credit Units
WR 599
Academic Writing for Graduate Students
3 Credit Units
ALS 145
Building Strategies for Graduate Success
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
24 Credit Units

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Public Health-M.P.H.

3.0 GPA cumulative and B or higher grades in all graduate level classes
English level %: B or higher grade in all English language classes OR TOEFL 91 (18 subscores) OR IELTS 7.0