Thoughts on a M.Sc in Biostatistics to pivot from Biology & Statistics to Quant or S&T roles?

I'm asking traders, and anyone in a quant-esque role for their thoughts on a Master's in Biostatistics after an undergraduate degree in Biology & Statistics. I'm from a non-target undergraduate university, but the M.Sc would be completed at a target. The school itself is well seen, but I'm worried about the biological emphasis of this program. I've seen postings such as Two Sigma's listings who state that they do not care about your financial knowledge as much as your comfort in quantitative methods, so that's the source of my dilemma.

Sample of topics in this program: Predictive Modelling in the Health Sciences, Applied Bayesian Methods, Categorical Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning for Health Data, Mathematical Statistics

For context, I'm also considering Master's programs in Management Analytics/Business Analytics, and MFE (Financial Economics) programs, but I'm worried about my lack of advanced economics, and finance coursework, although I'm not afraid to take extra classes during the first couple of years post-graduation.

Opinions? To take up the admission (if extended), or to favor a Master's in MA/BA? Obviously, the MFE seems king... would taking up part-time classes in economic theory, and finance, be a better investment?

Goal would be to become a quant, realistically after some years of post-Master's corporate ascension.

 

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