Members of the department participate in large multidisciplinary projects and serve on many national and international advisory committees. The department's research in statistical methods and its interdisciplinary collaborations provide many opportunities for student participation. Detailed information about requirements and elective options can be found in a handbook distributed by the department. The main purpose of the 80- credit SM program with a concentration in biostatistics is to prepare students for doctoral study, although a limited number of qualified students may pursue the master's degree only. In addition to formal course work, students acquire experience in the planning of experiments and the analysis of data by participating in a consulting seminar.
Students also choose from a variety of elective courses.
Health decision sciences. The concentration in health decision sciences offers integrated educational training in decision sciences within the context of health problems. This program draws on courses offered by the Departments of Biostatistics and Health Policy and Management. A related 80-credit SM program with an area of interest in health research is offered by the Department of Health Policy and Management. The consulting requirement may be met by obtaining practical experience under the tutelage of a faculty member.