Master of Statistics with concentration in Biomedical Statistics
From NCSU Statistics Graduate Handbook
In addition to the core courses, the following courses are required.
- ST 520: Clinical Trials and Epidemiology
- ST 711: Design of Experiments
- ST 744: Categorical Data Analysis
- ST 732: Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis OR ST 745: Analysis of Survival Data
- 9 hours of supporting electives
- Students are encouraged to take some supporting electives outside of statistics; examples of suitable supporting electives are:
| Supporting Area | Suggested Courses |
| Biomathematics | BMA 567, BMA 771 |
| Genetics | GN 411 |
| Mathematics | MA 425, MA 426, MA 511, MA 512 |
| Pharmacology | VMS 560, CBS 785 |
| Quantitative | Genetics ST 721 |
Example Schedule of Courses
| Fall Year 1 | Spring Year 1 | |
| ST 521 + lab | ST 522 + lab | |
| ST 512 + lab | ST 552 + lab | |
| Elective | Elective | |
| Before third semester: Take Basic Exam in August | ||
| Fall Year 2 | Spring Year 2 | |
| ST 520 | ST 641 | |
| ST 711 | ST 744 or ST 745 | |
| Elective | Elective | |
| Master's Final Oral Exam |
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