The Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Statistics with concentration in Biostatistics is designed to provide students with a broad overview of statistics and its applications in biological sciences. This degree plan is specifically designed for students who intend to be employed in life and health sciences requiring statistical tools.
The mathematical component of this plan is designed to prepare students to develop and use analytical and problem-solving skills, to master mathematical techniques and to enter the employment market with relevant and proficient statistical tools. This degree plan offers many features to enhance a student’s educational experience: the required natural sciences component provides students with knowledge and understanding in biology; the application of statistics in biological sciences; and sustained development of writing and speaking proficiency. It will help prepare students for various graduate or professional programs in statistics and biostatistics. A student of this program, after completing the courses listed in the Biostatistics Core, may then choose electives that seem most suitable to their interests. Pre-med students having completed this concentration can fulfill TMDSAS undergraduate course requirements for Texas medical and dental school admission if they choose the courses with * among their electives. Students are encouraged to consult their advisors for further suggestions about which electives are most suitable, based on their goals and preferences.
Program Outcomes
The program outcomes for a degree in Applied Statistics are:
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of statistics;
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of computational procedures and use of statistical packages;
- Demonstrate analytic and critical thinking, problem-solving skills;
- Communicate statistical knowledge;
- Apply statistical procedures to real-world problems;
- Analyze data and summarize results.
The degree requires a minimum of 120 semester credit hours as indicated below. Students must have a grade of C or better in any course in computer science, mathematics or statistics that is applied towards the degree.
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