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Nov 25, 2024
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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biostatistics, Ph.D.
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Admission Requirements
The requirements for admission to the Ph.D. program in biostatistics are the same as those for the Ph.D. in statistical science . Some background in biology or medicine is preferred but is not a requirement for admission.
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Degree Requirements
The degree requirements and required curriculum for the Ph.D. in biostatistics are similar to those for statistical science , with additional courses such as:
- Statistical methods in clinical trials (design and analysis of clinical trials).
- Introductory epidemiology.
- Statistical methods for genomic/genetic data analysis.
Additional Requirements
Coursework will be completed in two years (four courses per term, with the final two years consisting primarily of research). In addition, as with the Ph.D. in statistical science , the student must:
Comprehensive Exams
Pass the Comprehensive (Basic) Exams, typically at the end of the first year.
Ph.D. Qualifying Exam
Pass the Ph.D. Qualifying Exam, typically taken at the end of the second year, which assesses the student’s readiness for research.
Dissertation
Write and make a successful defense of the dissertation.
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