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  School of Public Health 2017-2018 Master of Science (M.S.) Programs Biostatistics (General) Competencies  

Competencies


Master of Science Competencies - Department of Biostatistics

Each department identifies competencies for each degree offered. These competencies reflect the full range of knowledge, skills, and other attributes that a student will acquire as a result of completing the requirements for a particular degree.

Upon graduation, a student completing the M.S. curriculum in biostatistics will be able to:

  • apply probability and statistical methods to design experimental and observational studies in biomedical, clinical, and public health research;
  • use probability and statistical theory to evaluate and identify appropriate methods of analysis;
  • conduct appropriate statistical analysis of data to solve medical and public health problems;
  • use a variety of statistical computer packages; and
  • communicate the results of statistical studies both in writing and orally to investigators and lay community members.
 
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