PhD Biostatistics at University of Florida

Programme overview

The PhD in Biostatistics requires a minimum of 90 semester credits beyond the bachelor's degree. Graduates conduct independent research developing new biostatistical methodology.

Faculty: College of Medicine | Department: Biostatistics | Duration: 90 semester credits beyond bachelor's | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gainesville, FL, United States

What you will study

The 90 credits comprise 54 in biostatistics/statistics (30 may transfer from a previous MS), 6 public health, 3 consulting, 6 cognate and 21 dissertation credits. Courses include Advanced Biostatistical Methods I and Large Sample Theory.

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Entry requirements

Doctor of Philosophy The biostatistics doctoral program requires a minimum of 90 semester credits beyond the bachelor’s degree. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded an M.S. degree in biostatistics. Degrees with a Major in Biostatistics Doctor of Philosophy Master of Science Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog. Biostatistics Departmental Courses Course List by Depts Code Title Credits GMS 6827 Advanced Clinical Trial Methods 3 PHC 6020 Clinical Trial Methods 3 PHC 6022 Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials 3 PHC 6050 Statistical Methods for Health Sciences Research I 3 PHC 6050C Biostatistical Methods I 3 PHC 6051 Biostatistical Methods II 3 PHC 6052 Introduction to Biostatistical Methods 3 PHC 6053 Regression Methods for the Health and Life Sciences 3 PHC 6059 Introduction to Applied Survival Analysis 3 University-wide graduate admission (not specific to this programme): application through the UF graduate application; official GRE scores are required by most programmes (GMAT for MBA applicants), per programme; transcripts, a CV or resume and letters of recommendation where the programme requires them.

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.

Graduate applicants apply through the UF graduate school application on CollegeNET and pay a $30 non-refundable application fee; the Office of Admissions does not offer an application fee waiver. Deadlines vary by department. Most applicants must submit GRE scores.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/

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