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Start Date
Medium of studying
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Biology | Genetics | Molecular Biology
Area of study
Natural Science
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-12-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
This Biostatistics PhD program offers a comprehensive curriculum with required courses in statistical methods, mathematical statistics, and probability theory. Students can choose from a range of elective courses, including specialized biostatistics topics, and complete a collaborative research experience. The program prepares graduates for careers in academia, industry, and government research.
Program Outline
Outline:
Required Courses:
- STAT/B M I 641 Statistical Methods for Clinical Trials (3 credits)
- STAT/MATH 709 Mathematical Statistics (4 credits)
- STAT/MATH 710 Mathematical Statistics (4 credits)
- STAT/MATH 733 Theory of Probability I (3 credits) or STAT 771 Statistical Computing
- STAT 849 Theory and Application of Regression and Analysis of Variance I (3 credits)
- STAT 850 Theory and Application of Regression and Analysis of Variance II (3 credits)
- STAT 998 Statistical Consulting (3 credits)
Elective Courses:
- Four elective courses (12 credits) numbered 642 or higher must be taken, EXCLUDING above and STAT 609, STAT 610, STAT 699, and STAT 990: 12
- The chosen electives must contain AT LEAST two of three Biostatistics specialized courses:
- STAT/B M I 642 Statistical Methods for Epidemiology
- STAT/B M I 741 Survival Analysis Theory and Methods
- STAT/B M I 877 Statistical Methods for Molecular Biology
Biological Sciences Course:
- A twelfth course is required (3 credits) from an approved list of Biological Sciences courses.
- GENETICS 466 Principles of Genetics
- ZOOLOGY 570 Cell Biology
- POP HLTH 795 Principles of Population Health Sciences
- Approval of other biological sciences courses is at the discretion of the BDO Committee.
Collaborative Research Experience:
- This unique aspect of the BDO program provides the student with experience in interdisciplinary collaborative research under the supervision of a faculty trainer.
- Students can accomplish this requirement by rotating through directed study/research credits with various faculty trainers.
- Lab rotations should be completed during the first three years of the program
- Lab rotations need to be established at the beginning of the semester, plan accordingly!
- Students must give a presentation of their research at the end of the same semester
Assessment:
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