Biostatistics
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SPH BS 901: Directed Studies in Biostatistics
Directed Studies provide the opportunity for students to explore a special topic of interest under the direction of a full-time SPH faculty member. Students may register for 1, 2, 3, or 4 credits of BS901 by submitting a paper registration form and a signed directed study proposal form. Directed studies with a non-SPH faculty member or an adjunct faculty member must be approved by and assigned to the department chair. The Directed Study Proposal Form lists the correct course number per department; students are placed in a section by the Registrar's Office according to the faculty member with whom they are working. Students may take no more than eight credits of directed study, directed research, or practica courses during their MPH education. -
SPH BS 902: Directed Research in Biostatistics
Directed Research sections in Biostatistics provide the opportunity for students to explore a special topic of Biostatistics research under the direction of a full-time SPH faculty member. Students may register for 1, 2, 3, or 4 credits. Directed studies with a non-SPH faculty member or an adjunct faculty member must be approved by and assigned to the department chair. To register, students must submit a paper registration form and signed directed research proposal form. Students are placed in a section by the Registrar's Office according to the faculty member with whom they are working. Students may take no more than eight credits of directed study, directed research, or practica courses during their MPH education. -
SPH BS 910: Practical Training
Completion of a minimum of 400 hours (for instance: 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks) of practical training will be required to obtain the MS in Applied Biostatistics degree. Students are expected to register for this practical training during the summer term, as a final requirement for degree completion. Practical training can be based on extension of the research rotations, industry-based internships or employment in the field of biostatistics. Students are required to write a research paper based on the practical training. -
SPH BS 940: Culminating Experience in Biostatistics
Biostatistics concentrators must complete a culminating experience in their final semester of registration. For more details on the requirements for the culminating experience, please contact the department. -
SPH BS 943: SPH BS 943: Current Topics in Statistical Genetics
This course will introduce students to the field of statistical genetics and its applications. This course will focus on the development of professional knowledge and skills for effective practice in statistical genetics. Students will gain experience by actively participating in bi-weekly seminar on emerging research topics, recognizing and interpreting statistical approaches and results and evaluating the currently available approaches. This course may be taken more than once for credit. -
SPH BS 980: Continuing Study in Biostatistics
Doctoral students in Biostatistics register each summer and fall for Continuing Study in Biostatistics until they have graduated from their doctoral program. Students will participate in a dissertation workshop and other activities while they are preparing their dissertation. Students are charged for 2 credits equivalent of tuition, for student medical insurance, and all relevant fees. They are certified full time. Students must be registered for this course at GRS.
