The Department of Statistics, in collaboration with the Medical School's Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, offers both an M.S. and a Ph.D. with Emphasis in Biostatistics. The Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics has faculty with joint appointments in Statistics as well as over 20 other faculty and staff who are involved in the design and analysis of clinical trials, genetics, and other clinical, epidemiological and laboratory experiments. The degree program combines course work in mathematical statistics and biostatistics with experience in working on statistical aspects of medical problems.

The Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics conducts two complementary summer programs for undergraduates with an interest in the quantitative sciences. These programs aim to introduce students to the opportunities in biostatistics and bioinformatics through instruction and hands-on work with real data.

Go to the Training and Student Information Section for more information on the Department's other training programs including the Capstone Certificate program in Clinical Trials and the Medical Informatics Training Program.)