Biostatistics
Use data to fuel real world change
As a biostatistics minor at Simmons, you’ll learn how to apply statistical methods to health-related questions and play a role on research teams. You’ll design studies, analyze data, and communicate your findings clearly and effectively.
You might design a clinical trial for a new medication, develop a study to prevent teen smoking, or identify factors that predict disease. Each project offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people and communities.
You’ll also gain the confidence to work with large data sets, often called big data, using advanced computing techniques. Additional coursework in computer science will strengthen your skills, preparing you to apply your quantitative and analytical expertise across 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!
From a Simmons Triple Major to a PhD at Harvard
Christina Howe '17 shares her path to studying biostatistics at the doctoral level.
Student Accomplishments from the Division of Mathematics, Computing, and Statistics
Mathematics, computing, and statistics students excel in research and technology. Simmons is proud of our undergraduate students for engaging in impressive research projects, presenting papers, and offering their knowledge to others in the form of workshops and publications. Do you...
Honors Program Takes Tema Fodje '19 to Uganda
How did you choose your major? I’ve always loved chemistry and the Simmons biochemistry program gives me the freedom to explore biology, chemistry, and my interest in public health. This program also fulfills pre-med requirements, which means that I’ll be...