Biostatistics
STEM •
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
What is it about?
A program that focuses on the application of descriptive and inferential statistics to biomedical research and clinical, public health, and industrial issues related to human populations. Includes instruction in mathematical statistics, modeling, clinical trials methodology, disease and survival analysis, longitudinal analysis, missing data analysis, spatial analysis, computer tomography, biostatistics consulting, and applications to such topics as genetics, oncology, pharmacokinetics, physiology, neurobiology, and biophysics.
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Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 14 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 3 students.
O's Insights on Biostatistics
- Major has been stable in popularity over the last 15 years.
- 64% of graduates come from public universities.
