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PhD Biostatistics at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

Biostatistics is the science that applies statistical theory and mathematical principals to research in medicine, biology, environmental science, public health, and related fields. Biostatisticians working in the area of public health develop and use mathematical and scientific methods to: Biostatisticians working in the area of medicine develop and use mathematical and scientific methods to design and analyze:

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Courses include Multivariate Analysis, Longitudinal Data Analysis, Categorical Data Analysis, Survival Analysis, Bayesian Methods.

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Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . The language of instruction at Penn State is English. English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS) may be required for international applicants. See GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information. Applicants must complete prior to admission: A two-semester graduate-level course in applied statistics from a recognized graduate program. The comparable courses offered by the Department of Statistics are STAT 511 and STAT 512 . A two-semester graduate-level course in mathematical statistics from a recognized graduate program. The comparable courses offered by the Department of Statistics are STAT 513 and STAT 514 .

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