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The MS Capstone

Scope and Timing

MS students must complete an MS Capstone, which is similar in scope to the program鈥檚 former thesis requirement (an option still available to students who matriculated in 2025 or earlier).鈥� An MS Capstone is intended to be an original investigation in theoretical or applied biostatistics methodology. The final deliverable of the MS capstone is a research poster. Typically, a student will begin searching for an MS Research Advisor upon successful completion of first-year coursework and comprehensive exams. The MS Research Advisor must hold a PhD in Biostatistics or a closely related field, and must be a member of the Graduate Faculty. The MS Research Advisor and student are encouraged to involve another faculty member, inside or outside Biostatistics. A student generally declares an MS Research Advisor no later than four months after they pass all comprehensive exams. Students should notify the DGS and GPM when they have declared their MS Research Advisor. Students typically register for zero credit hours of BIOS 6999 with their MS Research Advisor in the Fall and/or Spring semester of their second year.

鈥� Students choosing to complete a thesis in lieu of the capstone should declare as such no later than September 30. The MS thesis involves inviting a second reader from the program who is a member of the Graduate Faculty. After passing comprehensive exams, the student registers for BIOS 7999 (Master鈥檚 Thesis Research), typically for zero credits, and produces a written thesis comprising an original investigation in theoretical or applied biostatistics methodology that they defend in closed forum via an oral presentation and a session in which the advisor and reader engage the student in a discussion via probing questions. The committee excuses the student to deliberate
and invites the student back to communicate the results.

Research Poster and Presentation

While a student may commence MS research at any time, the MS Capstone (or Thesis) may not be completed until all comprehensive exams are passed at the MS level. The final product of an MS Capstone takes the form of a research poster, to be presented at a Biostatistics Research Day during the final exam week of the Spring semester. The student should be prepared to spend about half the time in front of their own research poster, giving the three-to-five minute 鈥渆levator pitch鈥� to circulating department members. This leaves the student time to circulate the room and see other students鈥� work. Biostatistics students, staff, and faculty are all welcome and highly encouraged to attend this event. External collaborators also interested in seeing our department鈥檚 research activities are also welcome to attend. Students should view their MS Research Advisor not only as a research mentor but as a resource toward developing presentation skills. It is appropriate for students to practice in advance of the Biostatistics Research Day with their mentor and receive constructive feedback. Students should be prepared for thoughtful, probing questions from department members on the
research content.