University of Louisville - School of Public Health and Information Sciences
PhD in Biostatistics
Louisville, USA
PhD
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 15,175 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* priority application deadline
** non-resident & international | resident: USD 7,466 per semester
Key Summary
Our Ph.D. program has been designed to provide rigorous training in statistical theory and methods, with the goal of enabling students to carry out original research in biostatistics. Graduates of our Ph.D. program are prepared to:
- Conduct theoretical and methodological research in biostatistics.
- Employ modern statistical techniques in the analysis of large and/or complex data sets in the health sciences.
- Serve as biostatisticians in collaborative research teams in the health sciences.
- Teach biostatistics to health sciences professionals and graduate biostatistics students.
We seek students with master’s degrees in mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, or related fields who are interested in extending their knowledge of biostatistics to be able to conduct cutting-edge research in theory and methodology. The Ph.D. curriculum is mathematically rigorous, so while we do welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to our program, applicants are required to possess some level of fluency in advanced mathematics.
The Ph.D. curriculum involves 34 hours of coursework, including a practicum course in which students engage in biostatistical consulting. Comprehensive examinations are taken the summer after students complete the first year of core courses. Students emphasizing in biostatistics move on to take courses in clinical trials, advanced nonparametric, survival analysis, and other biostatistical electives. Students emphasizing bioinformatics take courses in high-throughput computing, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, and other electives in biostatistics and genetics. Upon completion of the 34 hours of coursework, students enter doctoral candidacy, during which dissertation research is conducted. All students are required to complete and defend a dissertation prior to graduation.
We encourage you to take a detailed look at the Ph.D. curriculum, information on the comprehensive exams, and requirements for the doctoral dissertation to get familiar with the Ph.D. degree. If you are interested in applying to the Ph.D. program, be sure to review our admission requirements. Feel free to send us an e-mail if you have any questions about our Ph.D. program.