PhD Biostatistics at Brown University

Programme overview

Trains students for independent research in statistical theory, methodology and applications to biomedical research, public health and clinical medicine. Research areas include Bayesian inference, biomarkers and diagnostic tests, causal inference, missing data, longitudinal and multilevel modelling, and bioinformatics.

Faculty: The Graduate School | Department: School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics | Intake: Fall; application deadline December 1, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

24 credits if entering without a master's degree, 16 beyond a master's (up to eight units transferable), written and oral exams, and a dissertation making an original contribution.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD in Biostatistics (programme-specific): GRE General required (code 7765); GRE Subject not required. Three letters of recommendation, personal statement, CV/resume, official transcripts. Prerequisites: three semesters of calculus plus advanced undergraduate linear algebra and probability. TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants. Application through SOPHAS; deadline December 1, 2026.

USD 74,568 a year (2026-27). Doctoral tuition rate for all PhD students, 2026-27 (Fall $37,284 + Spring $37,284). Tuition only; excludes required fees and health insurance. Incoming doctoral students receive guaranteed funding that includes tuition remission. Source

Applications to MFA and doctoral programmes are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the non-refundable application fee is $75. Many programmes have a January 1 deadline, with decisions four to eight weeks after the deadline; deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduateprograms.brown.edu/

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