Professional perspectives

The field of Biostatistics is expanding. It deals with various sectors. The abilities this training gives in data collection, management, statistical analysis and valorization allow graduates to practice job of Biostatisticians in charge of Statistical Studies in various sectors. 

Biostatisticians are needed in Food Enterprises, Projects, Health Sector (Units of Clinical research), Department of Medical Information, …), Public and Private Research Institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), International Organization (FAO, UNDP, World Bank, etc.) ; Education and International Research Institutions.

Semesters 1 and 2 (First year)

• English Course: September – November
• Probability
• Analysis
• Partial Differential Equations
• Statistical Computing and Simulation
• Univariate statistical methods
• Linear Models
• Introduction to multivariate statistical methods
• Seminars
• Quantitative Genetics
• Survival analysis
• Geostatistics
• Statistical methods in economy
• Database and Informatics Resources

Semesters 3 and 4 (Second year)

• Designs of experiments
• Statistical Consultancy and Communication of Results
• Linear mixed models
• Generalized linear models
• Population dynamics models
• Bayesian Statistics
• Multivariate statistical methods
• Epidemiology
• Non linear dynamical systems
• Artificial intelligence and applications
• Scientific writing
• Internship and Master’s thesis
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• Multivariate statistical methods
• Scientific writing
• Internship and Master’s thesis

Requirements conditions

Applicants should hold a Bachelor or a Master degree in agronomic sciences, biological sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, environment sciences or mathematics.

Admission to the training is based on the quality of of application (and if necessary an interview).

Selection takes into account academic records, professional experience, prerequisites in Statistics/Mathematics and Motivation.