The Biostatistics concentration provides training in statistical methods
that can be applied to biomedical and health-related fields. These
methods involve using mathematics to solve real-world problems that
influence health. Statistical areas of study include clinical trials,
experimental design, categorical and longitudinal data analysis, and
survival analysis. Graduates will ideally work in professional settings
including health care agencies; governmental agencies such as the
National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, and the Environmental Protection Agency; and the
pharmaceutical industry.
Biotechnology studies prepare students for careers in the management of
bioscience firms and organizations. Opportunities include research
science positions in laboratories applying biotechnology to problems in
medicine, industry and agriculture and management positions in the
biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. With the growth of
positions in the biotechnology industry in Tennessee and nationwide, the
demand for persons with training in both biological science and
management is expected to grow significantly.
Healthcare Informatics plays an important role in all aspects of health care delivery in today’s industry. This discipline combines computer science, information science, and the healthcare sciences in order to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in the healthcare environment. The Healthcare Informatics concentration is aimed at healthcare professionals who have strong computer skills and an interest in technology integration within the healthcare environment. Graduates of this concentration will fill the growing need for healthcare leaders with training in the application and design of information technology to health care to continue to improve patient care delivery.
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