PhD Biostatistics at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy program in biostatistics offers a comprehensive and specialized education in the novel development and application of biostatistical methods to the health and biomedical sciences. This innovative program equips you with advanced skills in designing research studies, analyzing data and implementing biostatistical solutions to address applicable health challenges.

What you will study

84 credit hours, a qualifying exam, a written comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation Required Core (18 credit hours) BST 601 Biostatistical Theory and Inference (3) BST 602 Applied Multi-level and Longitudinal Data Analysis (3) BST 603 Survival Data Analysis (3) BST 606 Applied Clinical Trial Design and Analysis (3) BST 608 Applied Meta-analysis (3) BST 609 Categorical Data Analysis in Health Sciences (3) Electives (42 credit hours) Research (12 credit hours) BST 792 Research (12) Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) BST 799 Dissertation (12) Additional Curriculum Information Elective coursework should be selected in consultation with the program advisor.

Career pathways

Graduates with a doctorate in biostatistics can be employed in academic institutions, government agencies and industries as: biostatisticians data scientists professors senior data analysts statisticians These positions are all classified as "Bright Outlook occupations" from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which defines them as the occupations expected to grow rapidly in the next several years with large numbers of job openings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in applied statistics, applied mathematics, quantitative psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts professional resume two references (academic or professional) statement of purpose writing sample (six to 10 pages) proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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