Biology is invaluable, and a good thing to have had in undergrad school
before entering biostat grad school. In my own work in biostat over
the last 20 years I have found physiology and pharmacology to be
very important. Increasingly, taking a genetics course will be important.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> First, I would like to say thank you for the responses that I got to my
> question about computing. Secondly, I have a question about the topic of
> biostatistics, which perhaps someone can answer as well. Specifically, how
> extensive does one's background in science have to be, in order to be
> proficient in biostatistics? My undergraduate degree is in mathematics, and
> I have some background in general chemistry and physics. I definitely plan
> to take at least a year of biology, but I am also wondering if I should
> take a course in organic chemistry as well. Although I intend to major in
> applied statistics, I have noticed that some graduate schools have
> biostatistics programs that require very little background in science,
> while others require more advanced science courses. Any information would
> be greatly appreciated.
>
> Sincerely,
> Thomas Souers
>
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