PhD Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Biostatistics) at University of Pennsylvania

The PhD program in biostatistics is designed to prepare students to be independent researchers in the development of statistical methodologies and in the appropriate and innovative application of these methodologies to biomedical research problems. In the first five semesters of the program, students complete a series of courses in both theory and applied methodology, engage in individually mentored research experiences, explore statistical collaboration, and complete the qualifications examination. Within this period, students also identify a dissertation research problem and an advisor and present a research proposal as part of the candidacy examination.

Faculty: Perelman School of Medicine  |  Duration: 20 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 20 course units in total. Listed required courses include BSTA 6200 Probability I; BSTA 6210 Statistical Inference I; BSTA 6220 Statistical Inference; BSTA 5110 Biostatistics in Practice; BSTA 6320 Statistical Methods for Categorical and Survival Data; BSTA 6510 Linear Models.

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