The Tulane University, Public Health in Biostatistics program emphasizes applied data analysis in the areas of public health and medicine, by preparing students to analyze data in a wide range of settings, including industrial health surveillance and research programs; local, state, and federal governmental agencies; pharmaceutical research divisions; university research programs; and consulting firms.

Students learn to assist in selecting a design appropriate for the goals of the research, estimate sample size requirements, establish and maintain databases, select and conduct the appropriate statistical analysis, and communicate the results of the analysis orally and in writing in the fields of public health.

Coursework concentrates on developing these statistical skills through the use of actual data sets and computerized statistical software packages.

A background with courses in calculus and linear algebra are encourage to ensure success in this program.