PhD Biostatistics at University of California, San Diego

Programme overview

An interdepartmental PhD housed in the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science in partnership with the Department of Mathematics. The dissertation must be an original contribution suitable for publication in the biostatistics literature.

Faculty: Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science | Department: Biostatistics | Duration: Precandidacy limit 11 quarters; support limit 5 years; total limit 6 years; thesis typically years 3-4 | Study mode: full-time | Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

At least 64 units: 24-unit mathematics core (MATH 281A-C, 282A-B, 284), 29-unit biostatistics core (PHB 221-223, 241 rotations, journal club, two of PHB 224-227), 8 units of life sciences and electives. Written qualifying exam by end of year 2, scientific research exam by end of year 3, oral qualifying exam and final dissertation defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work. Programme page (catalog): Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if admitted into the program); 3.0 GPA or above required for admission. Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if admitted into the program); 3.0 GPA or above is required for admission.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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