To candidates in the fields of science, engineering, and economics

The advances in data science in medicine suggest a bright future for the discipline of statistics. The academic and industrial communities of biostatisticians in Western countries are significantly larger than their counterparts in Japan. There is a growing need for applied statistics in areas such as the regulatory review of new drugs and other activities to ensure post-marketing safety in the public sector, as well as cost-effectiveness analysis and real-world data analysis in the private sector. Biostatistics involves more than just analyzing data; it is expected to contribute to medical progress by developing new statistical techniques and enhancing data utility. To meet these expectations, we are actively engaged in developing novel statistical methodologies. This course welcomes students who want to develop and use their mathematical or programming skills, regardless of whether they have backgrounds in medicine.

To candidates in the fields of medicince, dentistry, pharmaceutics and life science

A significant percentage of biostatisticians working at university hospitals and pharmaceutical companies have studied biostatistics after completing academic programs in pharmaceuticals, medicine, nursing, or other life sciences. Expertise in multiple disciplines helps them take an innovative approach to medical progress. Students without formal education in statistics are welcome to enroll in this course, which is tailored to support those with basic knowledge equivalent to the Japan Statistical Society Certificate Grade 2 upon admission. It is a strong asset for biostatisticians engaged in clinical trials to have baseline medical or life sciences knowledge. We invite you to learn biostatistics and add it to your skill set.