Competencies and Learning Objectives for Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics
| Competency | Specific course(s) that allow assessment | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apply the advanced probability theory and distribution theory | BIOSTAT801 |
| 2 | Derive the advanced theoretical mathematics of statistical inferences | BIOSTAT802 |
| 3 | Perform linear regression model fitting and diagnosis | BIOSTAT650 |
| 4 | Perform generalized linear regression model fitting and diagnosis | BIOSTAT651 |
| 5 | Perform statistical analysis for longitudinal data and correlated data | BIOSTAT653 |
| 6 | Communicate through written and oral presentation based on statistical analysis for audience from a variety of health-related areas (e.g. public health, medicine, genetics, biology, psychology, nursing, or pharmacy) and for the broad scientific community | BIOSTAT699 |
| 7 | Develop new statistical methodology for application in real life problems in Biosciences | Dissertation |
| 8 | Prepare a methodological manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed biostatistical journal | Dissertation |