The mission of the VCU Department of Biostatistics is to improve human health through methodological research, the education of graduate students and health science researchers in biostatistical methods and applications, and collaborative health sciences research. Faculty members conduct methodological research motivated by collaborative alliances, which in turn contributes to and enhances the department’s educational mission. By focusing on the integration of methodological and collaborative research, students develop strong biostatistical and communication skills, enabling them to assume leadership positions in academia, government and industry.

Student learning outcomes

This training program is designed to be completed in 12 months (three semesters: fall, spring, summer) and will help students achieve the following learning outcomes:

Explain biostatistical concepts, ideas and methods in plain terms to non-biostatistical researchers

Demonstrate the ability to effectively collaborate with biostatistical and health science researchers

Develop fluency in several computational languages

Display exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Clinical Research and Biostatistics
• Genomic Biostatistics