Advice from AmStat News, in an interview with Greg Campbell, biostatistician in the US Federal Government.
Most biostatistical jobs require at least a Master's degree on statistics or biostatistics, so one is well-advised to take lots of courses. I personally adhere to the philosophy that good applied statisticians need a solid mathematical underpinning. This will enable one to be undaunted in picking up a journal article with formulas in it or to innovate if the problem does not quite fit the textbook example. So, my other advice is to take a variety of coursework in order to expand your toolbox. And, of course, education need not end at the university; it can be a lifelong passion.
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