完成MS的学生必须证明其在以下五个技能领域的能力模式。这将通过两年的令人满意的课程工作，一组书面全面考试，参加部门诊所，研讨会，跨学科合作，论文撰写和部门研讨会来实现。MS候选人必须以与MS学位和全国MS生物统计学家的最佳传统相称的方式展示在这些领域中的能力和能力。<br>该学院确定了以下五个学生必须证明的通用技能领域能力或较强的能力：（1）理论，（2）应用，（3）批判性思维，（4）交流（口头和书面）和（5）计算。教师认识到这种智力上的灵活性是一种学习技能，必须在教室，实验室，咨询经验和研究轮换中加以实践
Biostatistics is one of the primary skills needed for the development and practice of public health the methods of this discipline are appropriate for quantifying the possible effects of risk factors and health interventions on individuals and groups. The MS with a concentration in Biostatistics is a two-year program that provides training in clinical trials, epidemiologic methodology, implementation science, statistical genetics, and mathematical models for infectious diseases. Students wishing to choose the Data Science Pathway must choose at the start of the first-year Fall term. In contrast to the more general MPH degree, the MS degree emphasizes the mastery of biostatistical skills from the beginning of the plan of study. While graduates of this program may apply to the PhD degree program, the MS degree is itself quite marketable as a terminal degree. Part-time enrollment is permitted.