Other MPH Options

Biostatistics is the science that applies statistical theory and methods for investigating, evaluating and describing health, health interventions and risk factors, as well as understanding the natural history of diseases, disease processes and transmission. Biostatistics provides the methodology for the design, data collection and analysis of studies in the areas of medicine, environmental science, public health and related fields.

This concentration prepares students to design and organize research projects, manage data and analyze large data sets. Emphasis is on applications of biostatistics in clinical settings, epidemiological research, community intervention evaluation and many other areas of public health. Students with this degree will have a general background in public health as well as sufficient theoretical understanding, appropriate technical skills and the necessary applied experience to function as a staff biostatistician in industrial, public health or academic settings.

For general information on the MPH degree program, including specific prerequisites, requirements and course descriptions, please see the School of Public Health section of the Graduate School Catalog at http://www.slu.edu/graduate/catalog/p_h.pdf

For information on faculty and research activities in the Division of Biostatistics, please see http://biostats.slu.edu/

Curriculum Plans for Full-time Students
(plans for part-time students will be developed in consultation with academic advisors)

Curriculum plan for students entering in the 2006-07 academic year
Curriculum plan for students entering in the 2007-08 academic year