该计划的目的是为健康科学界提供一个学术环境，通过开展研究来刺激和增进学习并扩大知识。毕业生是可以在其他领域为个人和机构提供建议的专业专家或顾问。该学校是生物统计学计划（硕士级别）的参与单位。
The purpose of the programs is to provide a scholarly environment for the health sciences community that will stimulate and enhance learning and expand knowledge by conducting research. Graduates are professional experts or consultants who can advise persons and agencies in other fields.<br>The School is a participating unit in the biostatistics program (at the master's level).<br>The Ottawa-Carleton Institutes combine the research strengths of the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. The Institutes offer graduate programs leading to the master's (MSc) and doctoral (PhD) degrees in several fields (biology, chemistry, earth sciences, etc.).<br>Biostatistics is an interdisciplinary area of research linking statistics, biology, medicine, and health sciences. This growing area demands knowledge of the theory behind statistical procedures, an ability to put that theory into practice, and an understanding of the area of application. The applications range from clinical trials to population epidemiology and the development of new procedures. The specialization is intended to prepare a graduate for a career as a biostatistician in a health-related industry, or for a career in research.