Biostatistics

Goal:
To acquire a broad range of data analytic skills, including principles of statistical inference, methods of data description and analysis, and database management. Prepares candidates for research in medical sciences and better understanding of the literature.  Use this link to visit the Biostatistics Department's web pages.

Career paths of graduates:
Academic medicine, clinical research, consultant to managed care and other organizations.

Acting Chair:
John Lefante

Degrees offered:
MSPH

Academic Advisor:
Janet Rice, PhD
Tidewater Building, 2023
504.988.7330
jrice@tulane.edu

Biostatistics Degree Requirements
MD/MPH Combined Degree students pursuing an MSPH in Biostatistics complete the following requirements:

• School of Medicine coursework
• Required SPHTM coursework
• Practicum (fulfilled, in part, by the MD/MPH rotation)
• Culminating experience

Required SPHTM coursework, including the following:

• Core Courses
• Programmatic Courses
  1. BIOS 604 Intermediate Biostatistics 3 hrs
  2. BIOS 706 Regression Analysis 3 hrs
  3. BIOS 708 Design of Experiments 3 hrs
  4. BIOS 715 Categorical Data Analysis 3 hrs
  5. BIOS 730 Statistical Methods for Survival Data Analysis 3 hrs
  or
  BIOS 740 Clinical Trials 3 hrs
• Suggested Elective Courses
  1. BIOS 622 Database Management in the Health Sciences 3 hrs
  2. BIOS 725 Principles of Sampling 3 hrs
  3. BIOS 742 Principles of Measurement 3 hrs
  4. BIOS 760 Advanced Evaluation Research 3 hrs
  5. BIOS 782 Multivariate Methods 3 hrs
• Practicum
  The practicum requirement is fulfilled, in part, by the MD/MPH rotation.  Please refer to the MD/MPH Rotation Requirement.
• Culminating Experience
  Please meet with your advisor about culminating experience options for the Department of Biostatistics.
  
  In general, before being eligible to begin a culminating experience, a student should have completed at least six hours from the following courses: