PhD Biomedical Data Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The PhD trains students to analyze large-scale biomedical data by combining statistics, computer science, biostatistics and biomedical informatics. It emphasizes programming, data management, data analysis, machine learning and team science, with research rotations co-mentored by a program faculty member and a scientific collaborator.

What you will study

Coursework includes a biostatistics core (STAT 609 plus one further statistics course), a computer science sequence (machine learning/AI, database systems, optimization or algorithms), a specialization (clinical informatics, clinical biostatistics, statistical computing, bioinformatics/statistical genomics or biomedical image analysis), biology electives, research ethics, seminars and at least two four-week research rotations.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to serve as leaders in computational and statistical investigation within biomedical teams.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. Potential applicants include both those with bachelor’s degrees in an area of data-science (e.g., computer science, statistics), as well as health professionals and clinicians (e.g., MD's, PharmD's, RN's). It is expected that admitted applicants will have demonstrated an aptitude for computer science and math, fundamental programming skills, knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and at least two semesters of college calculus. We will however consider applicants who have a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds; providing opportunities to develop necessary skills immediately upon entering the program.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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