Learning Competencies

Upon completion of this degree program, graduates should be able to demonstrate the following.

Knowledge

Identify principles and theories which will serve as a basis for biostatistics and quantitative data analysis
Understand the ways to measure the distribution of traits and diseases in populations, the determinants of those distributions, and study designs for this purpose
Understand the design and conduct of human experiments
Know the theory and application of major new methodologies to measure biological parameters important to human health
Appreciate the development and evaluation of therapies for treatment of disease

Acknowledge and be able to use resources for evaluation of a diagnostic and therapeutic agent
Use multiple types and sources of medical informatics to facilitate research
Use database management and statistical software to organize and analyze data
Gain skills in communicating results of research in abstract and presentation form
Acquire skills in writing and critiquing of research manuscripts
Develop abilities in writing and critiquing of research grant proposals
Manage the fiscal, personnel, facilities and regulatory assets of a funded clinical research program
Identify institutional resources needed to carry out high-quality research

Appreciate the ethical issues involved with research in human subjects
Understand the regulations and rationale for inclusion of women, minorities, and children in research
Comprehend the types of clinical research which offer career opportunities
Appreciate the opportunities and challenges of multidisciplinary research involving two or more basic, clinical, or population sciences
Understand the opportunities and obstacles to performing research within the private sector