Curriculum | PhD in Biostatistics
What You’ll Learn
Students will acquire powerful modern statistical methods and computational tool as well as being educated in cognate areas of biological and health sciences such as genetics, epidemiology, and biology. They will be trained through collaborative mentored biomedical research projects, interdisciplinary seminars, and seminars on biostatistics topics in biomedical research. The program prepares students for research and teaching careers in academia and for research and technical careers in industry and government.
Degree Requirements
Coursework is completed in the first 2 years of the program. Students complete 9 credits of required courses which provide a solid grounding in advanced statistical theory and methodology.
Students complete 21 credits of electives. Students have flexibility in selecting their electives to tailor their training towards research interests.
Thesis research begins in the 3rd year. The research should constitute a significant original contribution to the field of Biostatistics
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CHECKLIST
19 credits of Required Courses
21 credits of Electives
Professional Skills Requirement
Seminar Requirement
Comprehensive Written Examination
Preliminary Oral Examination
Admission to Candidacy
Thesis Research
Final Oral Defense
Department Seminar