Academics

Master of Science Capstone Courses & Timeline

Courses by Pathway

View sample course lists and timelines based on the specialization you choose. 

Data Science

Statistical Genetics

Modeling and Methods

Learn the statistical and computing tools that are unlocking the puzzles of big data and its potential to dramatically improve health of individuals and communities.

Sample Timeline for Data Science

First Year

Autumn (10 credits) Winter (10 credits) Spring (10 credits) Summer (0-8 credits)
BIOST 514 (4) Biostatistics I BIOST 515 (4) Biostatistics II BIOST 579 (2) Data Analysis and Reporting BIOST 600 (0-8) Independent Study or Research
BIOST 522 (4) Statistical Inference for Biometry I BIOST 523 (4) Statistical Inference for Biometry II BIOST 561 (2) Computational Skills for Biostatistics  
BIOST 504 (2) Foundations of Public Health for Biostatistics BIOST 505 (2) Writing and Presentation Skills for Biostatistics BIOST 527 (3) Nonparametric Regression and Classification
or
BIOST 540 (3) Longitudinal and Multilevel Data Analysis
 
    BIOST 524 (3) Design of Medical Studies
or
BIOST 540 (3) Longitudinal and Multilevel Data Analysis
 

Second Year

Autumn (10 credits) Winter (10 credits)
BIOST 544 (3) Introduction to Biomedical Data Science BIOST 546 (3) Machine Learning for Biomedical and Public Health Big Data*
or
BIOST 555 (3) Statistical Methods for Spatial Epidemiology*
or
BIOST 531 (3) Statistical Methods for Analysis with Missing Data*
BIOST 536 (4) Categorical Data Analysis BIOST 537 (4) Survival Data Analysis
BIOST 596 (3) Biostatistics Capstone I - Project Planning BIOST 597 (3) Biostatistics Capstone II - Project Implementation
*not all courses may be offered every year

Core Courses

Pathway Courses

*not all courses may be offered every year

Learn the mathematical and biological science that underpins our understanding of the genetic basis of diseases and leads to cutting-edge advances in precision medicine.

Sample Timeline for Statistical Genetics

First Year

Autumn (10 credits) Winter (10 credits) Spring (10 credits) Summer (0-8 credits)
BIOST 514 (4) Biostatistics I BIOST 515 (4) Biostatistics II BIOST 579 (2) Data Analysis and Reporting BIOST 600 (0-8) Independent Study or Research
BIOST 522 (4) Statistical Inference for Biometry I BIOST 523 (4) Statistical Inference for Biometry II BIOST 561 (2) Computational Skills for Biostatistics  
BIOST 504 (2) Foundations of Public Health for Biostatistics BIOST 505 (2) Writing and Presentation Skills for Biostatistics BIOST 550 (3) Mendelian Genetics  
    BIOST 527 (3) Nonparametric Regression and Classification
or
BIOST 540 (3) Longitudinal and Multilevel Data Analysis
 

Second Year

Autumn (10 credits) Winter (10 credits)
BIOST 544 (3) Introduction to Biomedical Data Science GENOME 540 (4) Computational Molecular Biology
BIOST 551 (3) Quantitative Genetics BIOST 546 (3) Machine Learning for Biomedical and Public Health Big Data
BIOST 581 (1) Statistical Genetics Seminar  
BIOST 596 (3) Biostatistics Capstone I - Project Planning BIOST 597 (3) Biostatistics Capstone II - Project Implementation

Core Courses

Pathway Courses

Learn advanced mathematical and statistical techniques that allow us to analyze complex data structures and simulate realistic biological systems, all with the goal of making the next big leap in improving human health.

Sample Timeline for Modeling and Methods

First Year

Autumn (10 credits) Winter (10 credits) Spring (10 credits) Summer (0-8 credits)
BIOST 514 (4) Biostatistics I BIOST 515 (4) Biostatistics II BIOST 579 (2) Data Analysis and Reporting BIOST 600 (0-8) Independent Study or Research
BIOST 522 (4) Statistical Inference for Biometry I BIOST 523 (4) Statistical Inference for Biometry II BIOST 561 (2) Computational Skills for Biostatistics  
BIOST 504 (2) Foundations of Public Health for Biostatistics BIOST 505 (2) Writing and Presentation Skills for Biostatistics BIOST 527 (3) Nonparametric Regression and Classification  
    BIOST 533 (3) Theory of Linear Models  

Second Year

Autumn (10 credits) Winter (10 credits)
BIOST 570 (4) Advanced Regression Methods I BIOST 571 (4) Advanced Regression Methods II
STAT 516 (3) Stochastic Modeling I STAT 517 (3) Stochastic Modeling II
BIOST 596 (3) Biostatistics Capstone I - Project Planning BIOST 597 (3) Biostatistics Capstone II - Project Implementation
 

Core Courses

Pathway Courses