Master of Statistics with concentration in Statistical Genetics
From NCSU Statistics Graduate Handbook
Required Course Work
In addition to the core courses, the following courses are required.
- ST/GN 721: Genetic Data Analysis
- GN 703: Population and Quantitative Genetics
- 6 hours of Statistics electives. Suggested electives are
- ST 520: Clinical Trials and Epidemiology
- ST 744: Categorical Data Analysis
- ST/MA 746: Stochastic Processes
- ST 750: Statistical Computing
- ST/GN 756: Computational Molecular Evolution
- ST/GN 757: Statistical Methods of Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci
- ST/GN 770: Statistical Concepts in Genetics
- ST 785: Introduction to Statistical Decision Theory
- 9 hours of supporting electives. Suggested electives are
- GN 411: Principles of Genetics if needed.
- GN/ANS 713: Quantitative Genetics and Breeding
- GN 701: Molecular Genetics
- GN 702: Cellular and Developmental Genetics
- BMA 576, 771, 772 and 773.
Example Schedule of Courses
| Fall Year 1 | Spring Year 1 | |
| ST 521 + lab | ST 522 + lab | |
| ST 512 + lab | ST 552 + lab | |
| Elective | GN 703 or ST/GN 721 | |
| Before third semester: Take Basic Exam in August | ||
| Fall Year 2 | Spring Year 2 | |
| Elective | ST 641 | |
| Elective | GN 703 or ST 721 | |
| Elective | Elective | |
| Master's Final Oral Exam |
Additional Notes on Course Work
Two required courses (ST/GN 721 and GN 703) as well as several other elective courses rely on the material covered in GN 311 (Principles of Genetics; used to be GN 411) or a comparable course from another university as a prerequisite. Note that GN 311 will not count for graduate credit.
Students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. in a field related to biology are strongly encouraged to enroll in Molecular Genetics (GN 701).
