2011/2012 College Catalog Programs Offered

Epidemiology and Biostatistics Biostatistics (MPH)

Biostatistics (MPH)
The MPH program in Biostatistics provides educational opportunities for students to acquire a broad knowledge in biostatistics and apply biostatistical methods to public health problems. The MPH program emphasizes the applications of quantitative methods to a broad range of public health problems. The intended audience of the program includes individuals with strong quantitative background and interests in a professional career in a public health setting. The program trains students to be able to design studies, to implement data collection and management plans, to formulate analysis plans and conduct analysis, and to report and communicate analytical results. The program will also provide students with knowledge in statistical and computational methods and public health. In addition to the overall Master of Public Health degree competencies, Biostatistics graduates will be able to: 1. Apply biostatistical methods to the design of experimental and observational studies with respect to sample selection, randomization, and power. 2. Apply common probability distributions to public health outcomes. 3. Use statistical techniques including descriptive statistics, data exploration, estimation, hypothesis testing, and modeling. 4. Demonstrate basic data management skills and use common statistical software packages for data analysis. 5. Communicate effectively to public health practitioners in terms of formulating research problems and interpreting statistical results. 6. Read and interpret scientific literature on selected public health topics. 7. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues related to the use of biostatistics in public health. 8. Develop written and oral presentations based on statistical analyses and field experience. 9. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of public health issues. Prerequisites

Public health course prerequisites: o HSC 4551 Survey of Human Diseases o PHC 4101 Introduction to Public Health o Or an equivalent course is required for students who lack training in public health or biological sciences. Suggested/preferred undergraduate majors: mathematics, statistics, computer sciences, natural sciences, biological sciences, engineering, medical sciences, environmental sciences, management information systems. Prerequisite undergraduate courses: linear algebra, calculus, basic computer skills (e.g. operating system, internet, word processing, spread sheet). Work experience: Prior work experience is preferred, but not required. For admission requirements see the MPH Degree page. Other criteria: Academic background, goal statement, student's academic interest, references and availability of faculty and facility resources are also considered as part of the entrance evaluation.

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Additional Program Information Supervised Field Experience: No experience, or less than two years using biostatistical principles in a work setting: 3 credits minimum. Two or more years experience using biostatistical principles in a work setting: 1 credit minimum. Examples of common elective options o HSC 6054 Design and Analysis of Experiments for Health Researchers o HSC 6056 Survey Sampling Methods in Health Sciences o PHC 6701 Computer Applications for Public Health Researchers o PHC 6xxx Public Health Data Base Management

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College Master of Public Health degree requirements Department Specific Guidelines for Special Project, Field Experience, Comprehensive Exam Academic and Student Affairs: Registration, Academic Procedures, etc. Tuition and Financial Aid College Admission Requirements Course Descriptions

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College of Public Health - Program Curriculum Check Sheet Name: Advisor: Semester/Year Accepted: Dept: Degree: Concentration: EPB MPH Biostatistics

Any grade below a C (C- to F) is required to be retaken. The grade will be included in the student's GPA. Sem/Yr College Core Courses Total Needed 15 Grade Taken PHC PHC PHC PHC PHC 6000 6057 6102 6357 6410 Epidemiology *Biostatistical Inference I Principles of Health Policy and Management Environmental and Occupational Health Social and Behavioral Sciences Applied to Health During 2nd semester meet with advisor and begin planning field experience. See http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/academicaffairs/fe/ Total Needed 3 3 3 3 3

Required Concentration Courses PHC PHC PHC HSC PHC 6053 6051 6060 6055 6020 Categorical Data Analysis Biostatistics II Biostatistics Case Studies and Consulting I Survival Analysis Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

15 3 3 3 3 3

Electives (see previous page for examples)

Total Needed

Culminating Experiences PHC 6945

Total Needed

7-18

Supervised Field Experience (1-12 credits, see previous page)

PHC PHC

6977 6936

Special Project Public Health Capstone Course Total GPA Hours Total Hours Attempted

3 3 GPA

Minimum 45 credit hours (not including field experience)

Rev Fall2010

The College Reserves All Rights to Repeal And/or Modify

*Students who have previously taken introductory statistics courses and have a strong mathematical background must take the more advanced level biostatistics course "PHC 6057: Biostatistical Inference I" instead of "PHC 6050: Biostatistics I". However, if a student does not have this prior training in introductory statistics coursework then she/he can take both PHC 6050 Biostatistics I and PHC 6057 Biostatistical Inference I. S e c t i o n 3 | 104

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