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PhD Biostatistics at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Biostatistics trains independent researchers to develop biostatistical methods and apply them to health questions. Training covers probability and statistical theory, regression models and statistical computing, plus topics such as statistical learning, statistical genetics and genomics, high-dimensional models, clinical trials and research rigor.

Faculty: School of Public Health  |  Department: Epidemiology and Biostatistics  |  Duration: 4-5 years; 90 credit hours  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

Public Health Foundations, epidemiology, Advanced Biostatistical Computing, Generalized Linear Models and Advanced Biostatistical Inference, a minor area of at least 9 credits, a qualifying exam, and a dissertation of 20-30 credits.

Career pathways

Academia, government and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Public Health-Bloomington doctoral admission: bachelor's degree or higher before starting; application through SOPHAS with official transcripts and a statement of purpose of no more than 600 words; GRE scores optional; international applicants need English proficiency meeting university criteria and a course-by-course credential evaluation of non-US transcripts. Graduation requires a 3.0 GPA.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 4-5 years; 90 credit hours

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