MSc in Biostatistics
Biostatistics is a branch of (Applied) Statistics whose emphasis and focuses on developing and using statistical methods in order to solve the problems posed in Hygiene, medicine, Genetics, and human Biology.
The M.S. program trains students in theory of Biostatistics, planning, and data analysis of biomedical and public health issues, and is designed to take a minimum of two years to complete. The degree requirements and electives include biostatistics courses, statistics courses, and epidemiology or other health-related courses. The program graduates successfully compete for positions in research institutions, universities, government and other agencies.
Upon completion of the M.S. in Biostatistics, the student should be prepared to function as a statistician or statistical consultant. Therefore, the student must have a very good understanding of statistical theory and practice and should be able to:
Function as a collaborator on a research team.
Effectively participate in the design and implementation of a health issue project.
Assist with the design and implementation of data management systems for large health science studies.
Prepare reports and publications resulting from health science studies.
Courses
Duration: 2.5 years
Prerequisite courses: 6 credits
Special Courses: 20 credits
Thesis: 6 credits
Total: 32 credits
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Compensatory Courses
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Credits
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Biostatistical Methods
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3
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Medical Basics
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2
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Principles and Methods of Epidemiology
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3
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Health Information Systems
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1
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core Specialized Course
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Biostatistical Inference
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3
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Statistical Methods II
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3
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Statistical Methods III
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3
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Applied Survival Data Analysis
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3
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Clinical Trials
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3
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Applied Multivariate Analysis
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3
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Seminar
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2
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Thesis
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6
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noncore Specialized courses
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Principals of Medical Demography
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3
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Statistics for Epidemiology
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3
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Analysis of Categorical Data
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3
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Sampling Methods
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3
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Statistical Simulation
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3
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Nonparametric Statistics
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3
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M.Sc. Thesis Proposal
The thesis proposal describes the rationale for the proposed research and outlines its basic components. The proposal is submitted to the department’s research committee members (consisting of a dissertation advisor, department’s head, and department education and research representatives) for the final evaluation and approval.
Thesis Defense
The student and the thesis committee are required to comply with the School of Public Health guidelines with regard to preparation of the thesis and meeting deadlines for graduation. During the thesis defense, the thesis committee will thoroughly examine the student’s knowledge in the content area of the research.