The following courses comprise the MSTAT curriculum for a total of 37 credit hours.
A failing grade for any course in the MSTAT Biostatistics Track is a final grade below a B-. These courses will not be counted toward graduation in the MSTAT in Biostatistics degree program. This includes core courses taken in other departments, such as Math 5010-5080-5090 and elective courses.
Core Courses: 31 credits
| MATH 5010 | Introduction to Probability (pre-reqs: C or better in MATH 2210 or MATH 1260 or Math 1321 or Math 3140) |
3 credits |
| MATH 5080 | Statistical Inference I (pre-req: C or better in MATH 5010) |
3 credits |
| MATH 5090 | Statistical Inference II (pre-req: C or better in MATH 5080) |
3 credits |
| PBHLT 6106 | Categorical Data Analysis (pre-preqs: PBHLT 6100, 6300, MATH 1210, 1220, 2270, 5080, 5090 AND instructor's consent) |
3 credits |
| PBHLT 6107 | Survival Analysis (pre-reqs: PBHLT 6100, 6300, MATH 1210, 1220, 2270, 5080, 5090 AND instructor's consent) |
3 credits |
| PBHLT 6300 | Epidemiology I | 3 credits |
| PBHLT 6311 | Primary Data Collection Methods (pre-reqs: PBHLT 6100 and 6300) |
3 credits |
| PBHLT 7115 | Causal Methods in Public Health (pre-reqs: Completed or concurrently enrolled in PBHLT 6300, 7100 AND instructor's consent) |
3 credits |
| PBHLT 7120 | Linear Regression and Tools of Multivariate Analysis (pre-reqs: PBHLT 7100, MATH 2270, MATH 5080, and MATH 5090 OR instructor's consent) |
3 credits |
| PBHLT 6970 | Statistical Investigation and Reporting (MSTAT Project) instructor permission |
3 credits |
| PBHLT 6971 | Practicum | 1 credit |
Practicum: Prior to commencing, submit form outlining objectives signed and approved by mentor and faculty advisor to academic advisor. At conclusion submit one complete set of signed forms to academic advisor. See MSTAT-Biostatistics student policy manual for forms.
Additional Required Courses (Must complete at least one of the following: 3 Credits)
| MATH 6010 | Linear Models (pre-reqs: Math 5010, 5080, 5090, & 2270) |
3 credits |
| MATH 6020 | Multivariate Models (pre-reqs: Math 6010), Spring Semester |
3 credits |
| PBHLT 7130 | Longitudinal Data Analysis Instructor Permissions, Spring Semester |
3 credits |
Additional Required Course Credit Hours: 3
Recommended Elective: 3 Credits
| STAT 6969 | Special Topics: Advanced Applied Statistics *Optional first or second spring semester if available. | 3 credits |