Participate in Biological Research
Students will be able to develop computer programming and machine learning techniques to better prepare themselves for working with big data. If students pursue an advanced degree in Statistics or Biostatistics, this degree will prepare them for graduate school.
In this degree, students will study and apply mathematics and statistics to natural resources, neuroscience, or biotechnology. They will study biology while analyzing graphical representations of data, elementary probability, sampling distributions, and statistical inference involving means, proportions, and contingency tables.
In this degree, students will study and apply mathematics and statistics to natural resources, neuroscience, or biotechnology. They will study biology while analyzing graphical representations of data, elementary probability, sampling distributions, and statistical inference involving means, proportions, and contingency tables.
"I loved taking the more specialized classes."
BRYTON M.,
BYU-I GRADUATE
Highlighted Career Paths
Graduates with a degree in Biostatistics have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.
Biostatistician
Biostatisticians work to design and analyze research studies related to human health, animals, or plants. These statistical studies aim to expand medical knowledge and improve research efforts. Those who wish to enter this field must attend graduate school.
Biostatistician Assistant
A biostatistician assistant helps design and analyze research studies related to human health, animals, or plants. They provide biostatistical consultation to clinics and clients.
Getting Started in This Degree
If you are interested in Biostatistics, start with one of the following major-specific courses:
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This degree will help lead students equipped with relevant skills to careers like data science, data analysis, and business analysis.
Students will gain an understanding of applied statistics, core programming languages, and the collaborative communication skills to help prepare them for careers in data science.
Students learn to apply mathematical and statistical principles to understand and draw conclusions from real-world data. This emphasis provides a strong foundation for solving problems in business, industry, and government or continuing to graduate school in statistics.
Students will gain the knowledge and skills they need in order to successfully apply mathematics to problems in business, industry, or government while learning how to communicate these ideas and issues to others.
Students will build a mathematical foundation to prepare them to study mathematics in graduate school or work in business, industry, or government.
Students will gain an understanding of different mathematical concepts while learning educational theories and methods they will apply to teach mathematics in the classroom. They will also have the opportunity to gain an education minor in another subject.