Biostatistics Sample Program
These are example course schedules only. Ideal schedules will vary between students based on interests and past coursework, and some of the classes listed may not be offered every year. Students should discuss their own course schedules with their advisors.
Year 1, Fall
| COURSE | COURSE TITLE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatics 523 | Introductory Biology for Computational Sciences | 3 |
| Biostatistics 601 | Probability and Distribution Theory | 4 |
| Biostatistics 650 | Applied Statistics I: Linear Regression | 4 |
| Biostatistics 810 | Approaches to the Responsible Practice of Biostatistics | 1 |
| Public Health 610 | Introduction to Public Health | 1 |
Year 1, Winter
| COURSE | COURSE TITLE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Biostatistics 602 | Biostatistical Inference | 4 |
| Biostatistics 651 | Applied Statistics II: Extensions for Linear Regression | 3 |
| Biostatistics 666 | Statistical Models and Numerical Methods in Human Genetics | 3 |
| Mathematics 451 | Advanced Calculus I | 3 |
Year 2, Fall
| COURSE | COURSE TITLE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Biostatistics 615 | Statistical Computing | 3 |
| Biostatistics 653 | Applied Statistics III: Longitudinal Analysis | 3 |
| Biostatistics 801 | Advanced Inference I | 3 |
| Epidemiology 515 | Genetics in Public Health | 3 |
Year 2, Winter
| COURSE | COURSE TITLE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Biostatistics 6XX | Biostatistics Elective | 3 |
| Biostatistics 699 | Analysis of Biostatistical Investigations | 4 |
| Biostatistics 802 | Advanced Inference II | 3 |
| Epidemiology 516 | Genomics in Epidemiology | 4 |
Year 3, Fall
| COURSE | COURSE TITLE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Biostatistics 680 | Applications of Stochastic Processes I | 3 |
| Biostatistics 8XX | Biostatistics Elective | 3 |
| Human Genetics 541 | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
Year 3, Winter
| COURSE | COURSE TITLE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Biostatistics 646 | High-Throughput Molecular Genomic and Epigenomic Data Analysis | 3 |
| Biostatistics 665 | Statistical Population Genetics | 3 |
| Biostatistics 815 | Advanced Topics in Computational Statistics | 3 |
| Biostatistics 866 | Advanced Topics in Genetic Modeling | 3 |
| Human Genetics 542 | Molecular Basis of Human Genetic Disease | 3 |