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 Biostatistics: Faculty members in the Biostatistics Division have expertise in such areas as categorical, longitudinal, multivariate, survival, recurrent events, multiple outcomes and Bayesian biostatistical methods. They direct various clinical trials and health related studies and develop innovative models and methods for efficient and informative data analysis via incorporating available scientific knowledge from the biological and clinical area of the application. Our experienced team of biostatistics faculty members provides biostatistical collaboration to basic scientists, and to health services and clinical researchers regarding the design, feasibility and scope of a study, the appropriate tools for data analysis, the correct methods of data collection and archiving, and the reporting and interpretation of the results of a study. Their clinical areas of interest and fields of application include diverse clinical subjects as cancer, Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease, AIDS, aging and Alzheimer’s disease, oral health, neurology and mental health.
Division Head: Elizabeth H. Slate, Ph.D
Required coursework for completion of the Masters degree with an emphasis in biostatistics:
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Yr. 1 Spring |
Yr. 1 Summer |
Yr. 2 Fall |
Yr. 2 Spring |
Yr. 2 Summer |
| Biostat I [5 hrs] |
Regression [4 hrs] |
Collaboration [2 hrs] |
Bioinformatics |
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| Theory I [3 hrs] |
Theory II [3 hrs] |
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| Epi I [3 hrs] |
Survival [3 hrs] |
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| Essential Scientific Practices [2 hrs] |
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Plus additional electives based on background and career goal. Minimum credit hours necessary for completion 38 hours.
Required coursework for completion of Ph.D. with emphasis in biostatistics:
| Yr. 1 Fall |
Yr. 1 Spring |
Yr. 1 Summer |
Yr. 2 Fall |
Yr. 2 Spring |
Yr. 2 Summer |
| *Biostat I [5 hrs] |
*Regression [4 hrs] |
*Collaboration [2 hrs] |
Multivariate [3 hrs] |
Linear Models [3 hrs] |
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| *Theory I [3 hrs] |
*Theory II [3 hrs] |
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Bioinformatics |
Categorical [3 hrs] |
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| *Epi I [3 hrs] |
Survival [3 hrs] |
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Grantwriting [2 hrs] |
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| Essential Sci. Practice [2 hrs] |
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*may be satisfied by prior credit
*Plus additional electives based on background and career goal. Minimum credit hours necessary for completion 55 hours.
All electives must be approved by advisor and listed on student's academic plan.
Beginning Fall 2000, all entering Ph.D. candidates must have a Master's degree in epidemiology, biometry, or equivalent (with admission committee approval).
With advisor approval, courses taken in preparation for the candidate's Master's degree may count toward the 55 credit hour requirement. These courses must be consistent with the student's academic plan and career goals and have been taken in the previous five years.
Comparison of the Introductory Biostatistics
Courses (.pdf)
Last updated August 24, 2006
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