Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Welcome to the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. We equip students and researchers with the methodological tools to ask strong research questions, generate reliable evidence, and turn data into actionable decisions for health systems in resource-limited settings.

It is evident that a strong study design and sound biostatistics can change clinical practice and policy. Our faculty bring expertise spanning epidemiological methods, advanced biostatistics, data science and artificial intelligence, implementation research, and the coordination of major clinical trials. We are proud to mentor the next generation of Tanzanian clinicians, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, data scientists and implementation scientists. We warmly welcome students and collaborators who share our commitment to scientific excellence and real-world impact.

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Our Programmes

Advance your career through internationally recognized postgraduate programmes in epidemiology, biostatistics, and clinical research.

MSc in Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics (MSc EAB)

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Degree	Master of Science
Duration	2 Years (Full-time)
Mode of Study	On-campus
Intake	October
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Demography, or Biomedical Sciences with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (B average).
Fees	Year 1: TZS 6,200,000 (USD 5,600) Year 2: TZS 5,890,000 (USD 5,340)
Tuition	TZS 4,700,000 (USD 4,200) per year

MSc in Clinical Research (MSc CR)

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Degree	Master of Science
Duration	2 Years (Full-time)
Mode of Study	On-campus
Intake	October
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Health Sciences with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (B average).
Fees	Year 1: TZS 6,200,000 (USD 5,600) Year 2: TZS 6,290,000 (USD 5,740)
Tuition	TZS 4,700,000 (USD 4,200) per year

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PhD in Epidemiology

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Degree	Doctor of Philosophy
Duration	4–6 Years
Mode of Study	On-campus, Supervisor-guided Research
Intake	October
Eligibility	Relevant Master’s degree (MPH, MSc, MMed or equivalent) with GPA ≥3.0 (B average).
Programme Structure	Research-based (540 credits), seminars, workshops, conferences and a minimum of three peer-reviewed publications.
Fees	Year 1: TZS 8,400,000 (USD 7,300) Year 2: TZS 8,640,000 (USD 7,540) Year 3: TZS 8,690,000 (USD 7,590) Year 4: TZS 9,490,000 (USD 8,390)
Tuition	TZS 6,600,000 (USD 5,500) per year

PhD in Biostatistics

Information	Details
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy
Duration	4–6 Years
Mode of Study	On-campus, Supervisor-guided Research
Intake	October
Eligibility	Relevant Master’s degree (MPH, MSc, MMed or equivalent) with GPA ≥3.0 (B average).
Programme Structure	Research-based (540 credits), seminars, workshops, conferences and a minimum of three peer-reviewed publications.
Fees	Year 1: TZS 8,400,000 (USD 7,300) Year 2: TZS 8,640,000 (USD 7,540) Year 3: TZS 8,690,000 (USD 7,590) Year 4: TZS 9,490,000 (USD 8,390)
Tuition	TZS 6,600,000 (USD 5,500) per year