Study Biostatistics at Otago
Overview
Biostatistics is a field of statistics concerned with designing, analysing and interpreting health research. The demand for biostatisticians far exceeds the supply, both in New Zealand and worldwide. The degree is taught jointly with the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine. This degree will be of benefit to:
- Students with an undergraduate degree in mathematics or statistics who wish to specialise in biostatistics
- Science students, such as those specialising in anatomy and structural biology
- Students with a health science degree who wish to develop their skills in analytic methods
The aims of the MSc in Biostatistics programme are to provide you with a solid underpinning of theoretical statistics, ensure that you are well-versed in modern biostatistical methods and that you have the ability to implement your knowledge of statistics effectively in a collaborative research setting.
Biostatisticians are needed in virtually all health sciences disciplines: epidemiology, public health, clinical research, basic medical sciences including genomics and physiology, behavioural research and health services research. Research areas which rely heavily on biostatisticians include clinical trials, prevention trials, community trials, observational studies of disease causation, surveys, bioinformatics, evaluation of diagnostic tests, pharmacovigilence and medical imaging studies.
Papers
A total of 240 points that includes BIOS 501, BIOS 502, BIOS 503, BIOS 504, BIOS 511, STAT 411, STAT 412, STAT 436, STAT 440 and either HASC 411 or PUBH 701.
The remaining papers are to be taken from BIOS 505, BIOS 506, HASC 415, PUBH 721 , other 400-level STAT papers, or other approved 400-level papers.
Note: BIOS 501 and 502 are to be taken in the first year of study.
Further Information
Email us at maths@otago.ac.nz or visit our home page http://www.maths.otago.ac.nz/home/department/postgraduate/MSc/Biostatistics.php
