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PhD Biostatistics at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University, United States

Programme overview

PhD in Biostatistics requiring 72 credits (2026 cohort): 30 credits of core courses, 24 credits of electives and research credits, typically starting in Year 3. Students complete at least four approved teaching assistant assignments.

Faculty: Graduate School (Department of Biostatistics)  |  Department: Biostatistics  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Nine core courses (BIOS 6311, 6312, 6341, 6342, 6351, 7352, 8345, 8346, 8361), electives such as EPID 8311, BIOS 6321 and 7323, theory and applied exams, a Doctoral Qualifying Exam (with non-thesis MS in passing) and a defended dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree; ideal applicants have three semesters of college calculus (through multivariable), one semester of linear algebra and an introductory statistics course. GRE required (official, within five years); no minimum score listed. 1-2 page statement of purpose, three to five recommendation letters, current CV and transcripts. English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo) required only for applicants whose native language is not English and who lack a degree from an approved English-speaking institution. Application fee $95. Deadline December 1, 2026 (2026-27 cycle).

Requirements published at program group level.

Graduate School fall application deadlines differ by department and range from 1 December to 15 January. The Graduate School application fee is $95, paid online after submitting the application, and only one fee is charged for up to two programme applications per year.

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