Introduction
Biostatistics is concerned with the development and application of statistical methodology to the study of living organisms. At LSU Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC), the focus is on applications of biostatistics to research problems in public health, allied health, medicine, dentistry, and the basic sciences.
The Biostatistics Program in the School of Public Health offers the Master of Public Health with a concentration in biostatistics, a Master of Science in Biostatistics, and a PhD in Biostatistics. LSUHSC is the only state-supported educational institution in Louisiana to offer these degrees.
Generous yearly stipends are available to qualified applicants. Preference is given to PhD students and usually includes tuition remission, including out-of-state tuition if necessary. In return for this stipend, students spend up to 20 hours per week assisting a faculty member and working on clinical research problems. |
