Yale School of Public Health · Department of Biostatistics · Fall 2026
BIS 527
Introduction to Health Data Science
Translating real-world public health problems into precise questions, applying appropriate analytical tools, and communicating findings effectively.
Lecture Schedule
Winslow Auditorium · LEPH Room 109 · 60 College St, New Haven, CT
Data Structures & Algorithms
Who Should Enroll
MPH, Undergrads & Grad Students
Open to MPH (quant. focus), advanced undergrads, and Stats & DS / CS grad students — also required for Biostatistics MS/PhD
Format
Lecture-Based
Case studies and hands-on labs are built into class sessions — no separate lab or discussion sections
Language
Python
NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch