Academics

The Department of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics offers a Master of Science (M.S.) with concentrations in Biostatistics and Decision Science and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree with emphases in Biostatistics, Decision Science, and Bioinformatics  through the Graduate School of the University of Louisville.  These degree programs offer rigorous training in a supportive atmosphere.

MPH Concentration in Biostatistics  
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M.S. with concentrations in Biostatistics and Decision Science
The Master of science (M.S.) is a 36-hour degree that begins with a core of probability, mathematics, and statistical theory.  After their first year in the program, students will be well-grounded in calculus, matrix algebra, probability theory, and mathematical statistics before proceeding to more focused courses in biostatistics or decision science.   Advanced coursework in biostatistics includes categorical data analysis, survival analysis, multivariate statistics, and Bayesian statistics.  Decision Science students may take electives in such areas as artificial intelligence, human learning and cognitive processes, simulation, optimization, and mathematical modeling.  The M.S. program begins in the Summer/Fall semester of each year.  Click here to view a PDF of the curriculum

Ph.D. in Biostatistics with emphases in Biostatistics, Decision Science, and Bioinformatics
The Ph.D. degree program requires 37 hours of coursework beyond the M.S., nine of which consist of dissertation research.  Students complete a required core of either biostatistics course work before proceeding to more advanced work in specialization areas.  Students in the Biostatistics, Decision Science, and Bioinformatics emphases will receive state-of-the-art training in the latest statistical methods, in order to tackle the challenges associated with the study design and data analysis of modern research conducted in the health sciences. The Ph.D. provides advanced training in statistical theory and methods, with the goal of enabling the student to carry out original research.  The Ph.D. program begins in the Fall semester of each year.  Click here to view a PDF of the curriculum