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Curriculum

The following courses are all 3 credits unless otherwise noted.

M.S., Biostatistics - 36 credits

1. Required core courses:
   
   BISM 5001 Introduction to Biostatistics
   EPIM 5002 Introduction to Epidemiology
   
   
2. Required program courses: 
   
   BISM 6011 Statistical Modeling
   BISM 6031 Intermediate Biostatistics I
   BISM 6032 Intermediate Biostatistics II 
   BISM 6048 Survival Analysis
   BISM 6050 Mathematical Statistics I: Probability
   BISM 6051 Mathematical Statistics II: Inference
   BISM 6092 Introduction to SAS Programming for Data Management and Analysis
   BISM 8001 Survey Sampling and Data Analysis
   
   
3. Elective Courses (select two of the following - 6 Hours)

   BISM 6052 Introduction to Clinical Design
   BISM 6053 Large Observational Data Analysis
   BISM 7091 Directed Research in Biostatistics
   BISM 7094 MS Thesis

Advanced MPH Course, chosen in consultation with faculty advisor (3 credits)

See Biostatistics course descriptions.