Biostatistics

About the Program

Learn More About the Program

Students gain advanced knowledge of survival analysis; statistical methods for genetics, bioinformatics, epidemiology and environmental research; longitudinal data analysis; analysis of biological shapes and trajectories; generalized linear models, estimating equations, model selection and bioassay; and design for biological and medical studies. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in providing stochastic models and methods, algorithms and graphical tools for the analysis of data for a variety of life-sciences fields.

Degree Type
Interdisciplinary Graduate Group
Degrees Offered
M.S. Plan II
Ph.D. Plan C
Lead Dean

College of Letters and Science

Major Code
GBST

Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Deadlines
Priority: Dec 15, 2024
General: Mar 15, 2025
Space Available: May 15, 2025
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Dec 15, 2024
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2025

Program Contact Information

Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

Graduate Program Coordinator
Andrea Carr
(530) 752-1547 | [email protected]

Master's Program Coordinator
Amy McFarland
[email protected]

Graduate Program Chair

Graduate Group Chair
Danielle Harvey
(530) 752-8036 | [email protected]

Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

Advisor: Primary Contact
Shizhe Chen
Biostatistics
[email protected]

Advisor: General
Danielle Harvey
Biostatistics
(530) 752-8036 | [email protected]

Advisor: General
Daniel Tancredi
Biostatistics
(916) 734-3293 | [email protected]

Graduate Studies Contacts

Internal Fellowship Analyst
Heidi West
(530) 754-9473 | [email protected]

Senior Academic Advisor
Sarah Hamid
(530) 752-0650 | [email protected]

OSZAR »