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Nov 24, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2020-2021 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
Biostatistics, M.S.
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The M.S. program in Biostatistics will support the vision of the University of Nevada, Reno. This program will educate the best-prepared leaders who have rigorous biostatistics training in the emerging research areas (i.e. bioinformatics, genetics, big data in medicine). In addition, this program will train students to solve the vital issues of our time - challenges of big data analysis in public health and biomedicine. The Biostatistics Master of Science is a popular degree as either a terminal degree or together with a doctorate degree in biology, computer science, or math. The demand for biostatisticians is steadily rising in public health organizations, government agencies, biotechnology companies, and pharmaceutical companies. The projected employment growth rate for statisticians in the United States from 2016 to 2026 is 33%. Research funding agencies such as National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation (NSF) also recognize the important role of statisticians in biomedical research requiring rigorous experimental designs and sound statistical analysis plans in grant proposals.
This program will make it possible to educate future leaders in this emerging area. The projected enrollment in this program is 30 full-time students. This program requires a minimum of 36 graduate credits with either thesis or professional project options.
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Contact Information
Kristen Clements-Nolle, Ph.D., M.P.H., Associate ProfessorÂ
(775) 682-7097
clements@unr.edu
Wei Yang, Ph.D., M.D., Professor
(775) 682-7094
weiyang@unr.edu
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Biostatistics, M.S. program, students will have:
- A comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts of modern statistical theory and their probabilistic foundation.
- The computational skills necessary to conduct statistical analysis using appropriate statistical methods and software.
- The ability to critically evaluate new and existing statistical methodology.
- The breadth of knowledge and communication skills necessary to become an effective collaborator and/or consultant in modern interdisciplinary research.
- Professional-level preparation in writing reports and interpreting inferential findings based on the statistical analysis results.
Admission Requirements
- GRE Quantitative 60 percentile and above. The exam must have been taken within the last five (5) years. Other graduate entrance examinations (e.g. MCAT, GMAT) may be substituted for the GRE. The GRE is not required for applicants who have already obtained a Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., Dr.P.H., or Master Degrees from institutions approved by the School of Community Health Sciences or the UNR Graduate School.
- Undergraduate GPA 3.0 and above.
- Calculus I & II.
- Bachelor’s degree (e.g. B.A., B.S.) from an accredited institution.
I. Program Requirements (36 units)
1. Public Health Core Courses (12 units)
2. Biostatistics Core Courses (9 units)
3. Additional Biostatistics Courses (9 units)
1. Public Health Core Courses (12 units)
2. Biostatistics Core Courses (9 units)
3. Additional Biostatistics Courses (12 units)
4. Professional Paper (3 units)
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