Master of Science in Biostatistics
from MAHE

An Online Master of Science (MSc) Biostatistics is a 2-year postgraduate program that helps learners build expertise in statistical methods, epidemiology, clinical research, and healthcare data analysis. It prepares graduates for careers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, public health, and research.

The Online MSc Biostatistics curriculum covers advanced statistical techniques, programming, data analytics, and healthcare applications.

Key subjects include Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistical Inference, Programming with R and Python, Regression, Multivariate & Categorical Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Visualization (Tableau & Power BI) & Time Series Analysis, Population Health, Survival Analysis & Capstone Project

• Develop expertise in statistical methods, modelling, and data analysis.  

• Gain hands-on experience with R, Python, Tableau, and Power BI.  

• Learn advanced techniques such as machine learning, survival analysis, and Bayesian modelling.  

• Build research and analytical skills through a capstone project and real-world applications.  

• Prepare for careers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, clinical research, and public health.

Every study resource such as videos, quizzes, PDFs, and recorded lectures can be accessed at any time through the Online Manipal Learning Management System (LMS).

Yes, all eligible students who have successfully fulfilled every criterion will be awarded their degree certificates via in-person convocation in the Manipal Academy of Higher Education campus or mailed via courier.

Yes. Manipal Academy of Higher Education is one of India’s leading academic and research institutes that offers world-class education in diverse streams. It is a NAAC A++ accredited university that has been granted the “Institution of Eminence” status by the government of India. It has been ranked #3 amongst universities in India by NIRF in 2025, #2 amongst private universities in India by the Education World in 2022-23, and #1 top deemed universities in India by Outlook-ICARE in 2024. The university offers 300+ programs across 32 disciplines. The university’s degrees are evaluated by WES for employment or higher studies in US and Canada regions.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education also offers UGC-entitled online degrees and professional certifications that are par with on-campus degrees. Government agencies, corporate organizations, and educational institutions widely recognize and accept Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s online degrees and certificates for jobs and higher education.

Yes. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) offers placement assistance to help students with career opportunities upon completion of their programs. The placement cell undertakes initiatives that focus on skill assessment and enhancement of the learners to increase chances of employment.

Yes. Students of the online degree programs will join the Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s alumni network with all associated privileges. As an alumnus, they can interact with peers and build their professional and personal network with professionals from across the globe. They will be given access to the Manipal Academy of Higher Education alumni portal.

Students can take up online examinations from any desktop/laptop with the latest version of the Google Chrome browser installed.

No. Additional charges may be payable for revaluation, resit examinations, duplicate certificates, and other supplementary academic services. These fees are not included in the program fee and are levied as per the respective university’s guidelines and policies.

The assessment system has been conceived, developed and administered on a rigorous and fair basis to bring out the best in students and prepare them for a successful career.

A student’s performance evaluation will be based on both Internal Assessment (IA) and End Term Examination (ETE). The assessment ratio of IA to ETE is 30:70.

Internal assessment is based on learner’s participation in discussion board, performance in assignments, performance in unit wise graded quizzes and percentage of content access.

At the end of each semester, the student is required to appear for the End Term Proctored Online Examination.

A student must score at least 40% in Internal Assessment (IA) to become eligible for End Term Examination (ETE).

A student must score at least 40% term-end examination to be declared as having passed in a subject.

The university uses 10 Point Grading System – A+ (10), A (9), B (8), C (7), D (6), E (5), F-Fail (0)

If you fail to clear any paper/subject in End Term Exam (ETE), you must apply for re-sit exams whenever the University conducts by paying a requisite fees/paper.

Yes. All learners who pay the full program fee upfront can avail 5% fee concession on total program fee upon approval. In addition to the fee concession, if a learner is eligible for a scholarship, he/she can avail the same. The scholarship amount will be calculated on the total program fee.

Once a candidate’s scholarship is approved during admission, the scholarship benefit shall be applied as per the below table-

For example- In the case of semester-wise fee payment, Semester-1 scholarship benefit shall be applicable in the subsequent semester ie- scholarship benefit of both Semester 1 & 2 shall be applicable while registering for Semester – 2. Thereafter, from Semester – 3, the current semester scholarship benefit shall be applicable.

• Fee concessions for upfront payment apply only when the program fee is paid by the learner through their own source of funds, such as their own bank account or card payment.
• Learners who take an independent bank education loan (without subvention or zero-interest EMI) are eligible for this concession.
• Learners opting for loans with subvention or zero-interest EMI schemes are not eligible for upfront payment concessions, but they may apply for scholarships if they meet the eligibility criteria.

*EMI amount mentioned above is applicable for the entire program fee and would need to be paid monthly, for the full duration of the program.

Approval of loans from our loan partners depend on applicants meeting credit norms and submitting required documents. Loan partners may impose other fees and may have additional terms & conditions that must be met by applicants.

For further details on EMIs and other easy financing options, please contact our admission counsellors.

In an online program, teaching and learning happens on Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s learning platform. For each course, learners have access to instructionally designed courseware hosted on the Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s learning platform. The courseware is typically a mix of concept videos, reading material, eBooks and quizzes. Learners are expected to watch concept videos, read the learning material, attempt graded quizzes and finally submit assignments.

The medium of instruction is English.

In addition to the rich learning resources, learns will also attend live lectures/webinars by Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s faculty members and industry experts, where students can interact directly with the subject matter experts.

The university provides a dedicated course coordinator for each course. Course coordinators can be contacted via Learning portal using discussion forums.

After your admission is confirmed by the university, you will get credential to access MAHE learning portal. Students can then start accessing the learning resources and begin their learning journey.

You are expected to spend at least 15-20 hours per week watching concept videos, reading learning materials, attempting quizzes, participating in discussion topics and attending live webinars (recorded sessions are also made available on Manipal Academy of Higher Education learning portal).