Degrees Offered with a Major in Biostatistics
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Master of Science
- without a concentration
- with a concentration in Biostatistical Methods and Practice
- with a concentration in Health Data Science
Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.
Biostatistics Departmental Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
GMS 6827 | Advanced Clinical Trial Methods | 3 |
PHC 6020 | Clinical Trial Methods | 3 |
PHC 6022 | Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials | 3 |
PHC 6050C | Biostatistical Methods I | 3 |
PHC 6051 | Biostatistical Methods II | 3 |
PHC 6059 | Introduction to Applied Survival Analysis | 3 |
PHC 6063 | Biostatistical Consulting | 3 |
PHC 6068 | Biostatistical Computing | 3 |
PHC 6075 | Biostatistical Literacy | 3 |
PHC 6084 | Bayesian Biostatistical Methods | 3 |
PHC 6088 | Statistical Analysis of Genetic Data | 3 |
PHC 6089 | Public Health Computing | 3 |
PHC 6092 | Introduction to Biostatistical Theory | 3 |
PHC 6097 | Statistical Learning with Applications in Health Sciences | 3 |
PHC 6099 | Programing Basics for Biostatistics | 3 |
PHC 6790 | Biostatistical Methods Using SAS | 3 |
PHC 6791 | Data Visualization in the Health Sciences | 3 |
PHC 6937 | Special Topics in Public Health | 1-6 |
PHC 7056 | Analysis of Longitudinal Data | 3 |
PHC 7066 | Large Sample Theory | 3 |
PHC 7090 | Advanced Biostatistical Methods I | 3 |
PHC 7091 | Advanced Biostatistical Methods II | 3 |
PHC 7095 | Advanced Statistical Learning for Biostatistics | 3 |
PHC 7925 | Biostatistics Journal Club | 1-3 |
PHC 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
PHC 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
STA 6177 | Applied Survival Analysis | 3 |
STA 6707 | Analysis of Multivariate Data | 3 |
STA 7179 | Survival Analysis | 3 |
College of Public Health and Health Professions Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
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GEY 5935 | Topics in Gerontology | 3 |
GEY 6220 | Overview of Geriatric Care Management | 3 |
GEY 6306 | Interpersonal Communication Within the Aging Network | 3 |
GEY 6646 | Issues and Concepts in Gerontology | 3 |
GEY 6936 | Professional Development in Gerontology/Geriatrics | 1-2 |
HSC 6905 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
HSC 6910 | Supervised Research | 1-5 |
HSC 6940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-5 |
PHC 6053 | Regression Methods for the Health and Life Sciences | 3 |
PHC 6193 | Qualitative Data Analysis | 3 |
PHC 6195 | Health information for Diverse Populations: Theory & Methods | 3 |
PHC 6447 | Ecology of HIV/Aids in the Rural South | 3 |
PHC 6917 | Supervised Research Project | 1-6 |
PHC 6945 | Public Health Practicum | 1-6 |
PHC 6946 | Public Health Internship | 1-9 |
PHC 7587 | Theory Development and Testing in Behavioral & Community Public Health | 2 |
PHC 7907 | Social and Behavioral Science Journal Club | 1 |
RCS 6036 | Or to Forensic Vt P | 3 |
RCS 6601 | Forensic Rehabilitation Consultation I | 3 |
RCS 6602 | Forensic Rehabilitation Consultation II | 3 |
RSD 6110 | Rehabilitation Science Theory and Application I | 3 |
RSD 6905 | Individual Work | 1-4 |
RSD 6910 | Supervised Research | 1-5 |
RSD 6930 | Special Topics in Rehabilitation Science | 1-4 |
RSD 6940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-3 |
RSD 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
RSD 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
Biostatistics (PHD)
SLO 1 Knowledge
Communicate the underpinning of biostatistics concepts and methods
SLO 2 Skills
Identify, research, and acquire new biostatistical concepts and methods on one's own
SLO 3 Skills
Develop and apply new biostatistical concepts and methods independently
SLO 4 Professional Behavior
Display ethical behaviors, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, conduct and communications
SLO 5 Professional Behavior
Participation in academic conferences to disseminate knowledge and represent the university
Biostatistics (MS)
SLO 1 Knowledge
Communicate the underpinning of biostatistics concepts and methods.
SLO 2 Skills
Apply biostatistical concepts and methods, interpret results, communicate.
SLO 3 Professional Behavior
Display ethical behaviors, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, conduct and communications.