Medical terminology is certainly helpful; so is an understanding of scientific
method. Specific courses in sciences are less helpful, at least past a basic
level. A year of biology would be helpful, probably more in terms of
developing a "feel" for the subject than for specific content; it's analogous
to that ill-defined "mathematical maturity" that authors sometimes refer to
when saying that their book doesn't have specific prerequisites but requires a
level of sophistication. From what I've seen, organic chemistry per se would
not be helpful. If you're thinking about biostatistics in the pharmaceutical
field, a survey course in pharmacy might be useful.
P.S. to tpsouers: Drop me a line; I work as a biostatistician in Austin, so
I'm one of your neighbors.
Steve Albert
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