Boston University campus

Health Sciences

PhD in Biostatistics (School of Public Health) at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral programme offered through the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences with the Department of Biostatistics in the School of Public Health. It provides advanced training for careers as a professional, academic or industrial biostatistician and suits experienced statisticians who want to specialise in statistical methods for biomedical or epidemiologic applications.

Faculty: School of Public Health / Graduate School of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Department of Biostatistics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

Career pathways

Professional, academic or industrial biostatistician.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

School of Public Health doctoral applications (fall 2027): priority deadline November 1, 2026, final December 1, 2026, via SOPHAS. Three letters of recommendation are submitted through SOPHAS.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences

BS in Health Science

Boston University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry is September (Fall); Early Decision is binding for September admission. Transfer en

Health Sciences

BS in Human Physiology

Boston University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry is September (Fall); Early Decision is binding for September admission. Transfer en

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.