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PhD Biostatistics at Emory University

Emory University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Biostatistics is a five-year full-time programme with two to three years of coursework followed by about two years of dissertation research.

Faculty: Laney Graduate School  |  Department: Rollins School of Public Health - Biostatistics and Bioinformatics  |  Duration: 5 years, full-time, in person  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

54 credit hours including advanced biostatistical methods, 12 hours of biostatistics electives (at least 6 at the 700 level), 6 hours of electives outside biostatistics, the TATTO teaching programme with statistical consulting, and a dissertation with oral proposal defence. Students with a master's in biostatistics or statistics are exempt from 500-level courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution; completed multivariate calculus and linear algebra; three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose (500 words or fewer); transcripts; resume/CV; statement on building collaborative and respectful graduate communities. GRE optional. TOEFL required for international students (no minimum listed). Application complete by December 1 for fall entry; applications open September 15.

USD 74,700 a year (2026-27). Laney Graduate School tuition band (full-time, 9 or more credit hours: $24,900 per term over fall, spring and summer). Tuition only; excludes fees, housing, health insurance and living costs. Emory publishes one tuition rate for all students. Source

The Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for all PhD and master's programmes for Fall 2027.

Laney Graduate School application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card online; limited fee waivers available). Deadlines are set by each programme and fall at midnight US Eastern time on the programme's deadline date. GRE requirements vary by programme.

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