BIOSTATISTICS
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences offers the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in the field of biostatistics. The School of Public Health and Health Services collaborates with the Department of Statistics and the Biostatistics Center in these degree programs. For the Public Health courses listed below, please contact the School of Public Health and Health Services.
Master of Science in the field of biostatistics—Prerequisite: course work in multivariate calculus, matrix theory, and multiple regression (Math 33 and 124 and Stat 118) and proficiency in computer applications (Stat 130 or 183 or PubH 251). With approval of the academic director, applicants who lack some of the listed prerequisite course work may be admitted to degree candidacy and fulfill deficiencies during the first year of study; such course work does not count toward degree requirements.
Required: The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. The program of study consists of 33 hours of course work, including Stat 201– 2, 210, and 227; PubH 201, 202, 203, 209, 212, 258, 265, and 266. Elective courses are chosen from offerings of the Department of Statistics. A two-part Master's Comprehensive Examination is required. Doctor of Philosophy in the field of biostatistics—Prerequisite: a master's degree in biostatistics or a closely related field, including the prerequisites listed under the Master of Science in the field of biostatistics. In some cases, an exceptionally well-prepared candidate may enter the program with a bachelor's degree.
Required: The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. Requirements include the courses for the Master of Science in the field of biostatistics, plus Stat 213, 226, and 263; PubH 221 and one course chosen from PubH 207 or another approved public health course. Electives are chosen from statistics and public health. At the end of the second year of study, a two-part General Examination is taken on probability and statistical inference and on biostatistics and epidemiology.
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Reading and Research (arr.) |
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May be repeated for credit. |
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Thesis Research (3–3) |
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Advanced Reading and Research (arr.) |
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Limited to students preparing for the Doctor of Philosophy general examination. May be repeated for credit. |
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Dissertation Research (arr.) |
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Limited to Doctor of Philosophy candidates. May be repeated for credit. |
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