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Raleigh, NC 27695-8203

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Master of Statistics - Biomedical Concentration

Required Coursework

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:

  • 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
  • ST 521 + lab
  • ST 512 + lab
  • Elective
Spring Year 1
  • ST 522 + lab
  • ST 552 + lab
  • Elective

Before third semester: Take Basic Exam in August

Fall Year 2
  • ST 520
  • ST 711
  • Elective
Spring Year 2
  • ST 641
  • ST 732 or ST 745
  • ST 744

Master's Final Oral Exam

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