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Introduction to Biostatistics: Biostatistics I

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Mo noon – 2:30p.m.		 University Hall Y02-2320 3 $1965 (guest students)
$2100 (current students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
Mo noon – 2:30p.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2320
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1965 (guest students)
$2100 (current students)

Description

This is the first course in a two-semester Biostatistics sequence. The course introduces students to the basic concepts and methods of biostatistics. The course is focused on some fundamental theories of biostatistics and basic methods of statistical inference at a conceptual level. It also covers some important topics in study design, such as different types of study design, sampling methods, sample size, and power calculation. Students will understand the concepts and methods of statistics, and apply them in critiquing literature in the field of clinical and population based research.

Prerequisites

Graduate student in College of Nursing or permission

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Special Program 1

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

University Hall Y02-2320

Enrolled / Capacity

11 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

Ling Shi

Tuition*

$1965 (guest students)
$2100 (current students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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