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PhD Biostatistics at University of the Free State

University of the Free State, South Africa

Programme overview

The PhD (Biostatistics) is the 360-credit doctoral research degree offered in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Free State.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Original research culminating in a doctoral thesis under supervision.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Health Sciences (PhD programmes): the appropriate Master's degree from the department concerned, or a qualification deemed equivalent by the University, plus compliance with the UFS General Rules for doctoral degrees.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

PhD applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

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