Entering MBI students must have a working knowledge and demonstrated understanding of:
Biostatistics, including, for example:
- Hypothesis testing
- Linear regression
- Classification basics: what it is, how to test and diagnose a classifier (e.g.sensitivity/specificity)
Programming and computer science:
- Experience with at least one programming language (including knowledge and understanding of algorithms, variables, control structures, etc.)
- Knowledge of the basics of the R programming language
- Data handling (e.g. managing files, parsing data, basic database principles)