应用生物统计学专业为学生提供了教育机会，以获取解决公共卫生问题的生物统计学方法的基础知识。该人群的目标受众包括在公共卫生环境中具有强烈定量背景和对专业职业感兴趣的个人。集中精力训练学生能够设计研究，实施数据收集和管理计划，制定分析计划和进行分析以及报告和传达分析结果。该课程还将为学生提供有关统计和计算方法以及公共卫生方面的知识。
The Applied Biostatistics concentration provides educational opportunities for students to acquire a basic knowledge of biostatistical methods for solving public health problems. The intended audience of the concentration includes individuals with strong quantitative background and interests in a professional career in a public health setting. The concentration 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 concentration will also provide students with knowledge in statistical and computational methods and public health.