Biostatistics
Biostatistics is a rapidly-growing field that applies statistical methods to improve public health and reduce illness.
Use data to fuel real world change
As a biostatistician, you'll be a critical member of the research team. You'll design studies, analyze the resulting data and communicate the results.
You might design a clinical trial of a new medication, craft a study to determine the most effective way to prevent teen smoking, or help identify factors which predict a particular disease—fascinating and important projects that impact people and society.
Our students gain the confidence they need to work with very large data sets (often called "big data") using various computer techniques (with some additional computer science courses.). They use their finely honed quantitative analysis skills every day to make a difference in many fields.
Our Faculty
Donna Beers
Professor
Spotlight on Biostatistics Students and Alums
PhD Candidate Taylor Mahoney ’15 on Her Journey as a First-Generation College Student
Before Taylor Mahoney ’15 became a PhD candidate at Boston University, she was a first-generation college student at Simmons. Read about her takeaways as she navigated college life, and the unique support Simmons provided.
Deep Dive: Special Investigator Danielle Ehrnstein ’14 Puts her Research Skills to Work
Working for a federal contractor, Ehrnstein conducts background investigations for security clearances. Learn how this former triple-major student utilizes the research skills she honed at Simmons, and the interesting places she's conducted interviews.
Kalei Porter '20 Takes her Research to the Coral Reefs of Samoa
Kalei Porter '20 is a keynote speaker at the 2020 Undergraduate Symposium!