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PhD in Biostatistics at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD program in Biostatistics is geared toward the graduate student who seeks a career as an academic, industrial, or governmental biostatistician. The program meets the needs of the professional who wishes to achieve a high graduate degree specialized in statistical theory and methods for biomedical or clinical research applications.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts & Sciences  |  Duration: 64 units required  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Students must successfully complete all core courses no later than three years after matriculation. Students must earn a minimum grade of B– in all courses in order to receive units toward the degree. Students must complete a total of 64 units. Course requirements are as follows:

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Application information

USD 73,024 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition by enrollment (12-18 credits) for Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD & MFA students for 2026-27 ($36,512 per semester; $73,024 for the academic year), as stated on the CAS PhD & MFA cost of attendance page. Tuition only: excludes stu Source

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.

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