Master of Statistics - Statistical Genetics Concentration

The Department of Statistics at NC State University offers a Master of Statistics - Statistical Genetics Concentration. It requires a minimum of 34 credit hours, consisting of seven core courses in statistics and genetic data analysis and five electives in statistical genetics and computational methods in genomic science and molecular biology.

Statistical Genetics Curriculum

Incoming students should have completed undergraduate classes in linear algebra and calculus, as well as courses in applied statistics and principles of genetics (comparable to ST 511, Experimental Statistics for Biological Sciences I, and GN 411, Principles of Genetics).

The Master of Statistics is a nonthesis degree. Students must pass a basic comprehensive written examination, usually before their third semester, and a final oral examination, usually at the end of two years of study.

Graduate students must maintain at least a B average. The student's advisory committee will consist of at least two faculty members from the statistics department, one of whom serves as chair and the student's academic advisor. The committee is initially appointed by the Director of Graduate Programs, but changes can be made through the Director.

Students are usually assigned desk space by the Department of Statistics, but they may request space at the Bioinformatics Research Center.