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Biostatistics applies specialized statistical techniques to examine health data, identifying disease origins, tracking public health patterns, assessing risk elements, designing interventions, and interpreting clinical trial results. The UC MPH Biostatistics program teaches sophisticated statistical approaches, including regression analysis, logistic and generalized linear modeling, data processing, visualization, mining methods, plus the design of clinical and observational research. Graduates pursue careers as statistical advisors, health data specialists, or research coordinators in pharmaceutical firms, government health agencies, clinical trial centers, statistical consulting firms, and academic institutions needing biostatistical expertise.