PhD Biostatistics at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The biostatistics PhD prepares graduates to conduct original research, collaborate and consult with biomedical researchers, implement and disseminate results of this research, and teach and mentor others in the field. The School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Faculty: School of Public Health  |  Duration: 3 years / 30 major credits + 24 thesis credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Biostatistics Core, Year 1 Master’s Written Exam (for students entering without a master’s in statistics or biostatistics), Methods Electives, Health Science Electives, Thesis Credits, Additional courses if entering without a master's in statistics or biostatistics. Students entering the program without a statistics or biostatistics master's degree may need to complete additional preparatory coursework in their first year, selected in consultation with the advisor and Biostatistics director of graduate studies upon admission. Students who have not taken a real analysis course may need to complete MATH 4603 Advanced Calculus.

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