Courses by Pathway
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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
Second Year
Core Courses
- BIOST 514 Biostatistics I (4 credits)
- BIOST 515 Biostatistics II (4 credits)
- BIOST 522 Statistical Inference for Biometry I (4 credits)
- BIOST 523 Statistical Inference for Biometry II (4 credits)
- BIOST 561 Computational Skills for Biostatistics I (2 credits)
- BIOST 579 Data Analysis and Reporting (2 credits)
- BIOST 504 Foundations of Public Health for Biostatistics (2 credits)
- BIOST 505 Writing and Presentation Skills for Biostatistics (2 credits)
- BIOST 596 Biostatistics Capstone I - Project Planning (3 credits)
- BIOST 597 Biostatistics Capstone II - Project Implementation (3 credits)
Pathway Courses
- BIOST 536 Categorical Data Analysis in Epidemiology (4 credits)
- BIOST 537 Survival Data Analysis in Epidemiology (4 credits)
- BIOST 544 Introduction to Biomedical Data Science (3 credits)
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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
Second Year
Core Courses
- BIOST 514 Biostatistics I (4 credits)
- BIOST 515 Biostatistics II (4 credits)
- BIOST 522 Statistical Inference for Biometry I (4 credits)
- BIOST 523 Statistical Inference for Biometry II (4 credits)
- BIOST 561 Computational Skills for Biostatistics (2 credits)
- BIOST 579 Data Analysis and Reporting (2 credits)
- BIOST 504 Foundations of Public Health for Biostatistics (2 credits)
- BIOST 505 Writing and Presentation Skills for Biostatistics (2 credits)
- BIOST 596 Biostatistics Capstone I - Project Planning (3 credits)
- BIOST 597 Biostatistics Capstone II - Project Implementation (3 credits)
Pathway Courses
- BIOST 527 Nonparametric Regression and Classification (3 credits) or BIOST 540 Longitudinal and Multilevel Data Analysis (3 credits)
- BIOST 550 Mendelian Traits (3 credits)
- BIOST 551 Quantitative Genetics (3 credits)
- BIOST 546 Machine Learning for Biomedical and Public Health Big Data (3 credits)
- BIOST 544 Introduction to Biomedical Data Science(3 credits)
- GENOME 540 Computational Molecular Biology (4 credits)
- BIOST 581 Statistical Genetics Seminar (1 credit)
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
Second Year
Core Courses
- BIOST 514 Biostatistics I (4 credits)
- BIOST 515 Biostatistics II (4 credits)
- BIOST 522 Statistical Inference for Biometry I (4 credits)
- BIOST 523 Statistical Inference for Biometry II (4 credits)
- BIOST 561 Computational Skills for Biostatistics I (2 credits)
- BIOST 579 Data Analysis and Reporting (2 credits)
- BIOST 504 Foundations of Public Health for Biostatistics (2 credits)
- BIOST 505 Writing and Presentation Skills for Biostatistics (2 credits)
- BIOST 596 Biostatistics Capstone I - Project Planning (3 credits)
- BIOST 597 Biostatistics Capstone II - Project Implementation (3 credits)
Pathway Courses
- BIOST 527 Nonparametric Regression and Classification (3 credits)
- BIOST 570 Advanced Regression Methods I (4 credits)
- BIOST 571 Advanced Regression Methods II (4 credits)
- STAT 516 Stochastic Modeling I (3 credits)
- STAT 517 Stochastic Modeling II (3 credits)
- BIOST 533 Theory of Linear Models (3 credits)