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PhD Biostatistics at University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Biostatistics requires divisional core coursework, a written and oral preliminary exam, a dissertation proposal and dissertation, and supervised teaching experience.

Faculty: School of Public Health  |  Department: Biostatistics, School of Public Health  |  Duration: 96 semester hours minimum from the baccalaureate  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

SPH core (EPID 403, IPHS 450), divisional core BSTT 560, 561, 562, 565 and 595, at least two of BSTT 563/564/566/567, electives, and at least 32 hours of dissertation research (IPHS 599).

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Application information

Entry requirements

GPA at least 3.00/4.00. GRE General combined verbal and quantitative of at least 300. Three letters of recommendation and a personal statement; a master's thesis is optional evidence of research ability. TOEFL iBT 80 (before 1/21/2026) or 4.5 overall (on or after).

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 and professional programmes admit for Fall, Spring and Summer terms depending on the programme; applications for Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 are expected to open on August 1, 2026.

Graduate and professional application deadlines are set per programme, with separate deadlines for domestic and international applicants for most non-online programmes; optional earlier priority, recommended or fellowship dates apply to both.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uic.edu/admissions/

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