Program Information
The biostatistics doctoral program in the College of Health and Health Professions requires a minimum of 90 semester credits beyond the bachelor’s degree. Students must have a directly related master’s degree (i.e. Master of Science in statistics or biostatistics). All students must complete a minimum of 54 credits of biostatistics/statistics course work (30 credits will typically be transferred from a Master of Science program), 6 credits of public health course work, 3 credits of a consulting requirement, 6 credits of the cognate requirement, and 21 credits of dissertation work. The core courses include PHC 7056, PHC 7066, STA 7346, STA 7249, STA 7179. Details are given at the curriculum link.
Learning Outcomes:
All graduates of the program will be expected to be able to:
• Conduct independent research in the development of new biostatistical
methodology.
• Engage in successful collaborations with investigators in new quantitative
fields.
• Write statistical methodology papers for peer-reviewed statistical
and biostatistical journals.
• Write collaborative papers for peer-reviewed subject matter journals.
• Compete successfully for research and teaching positions in academic
institutions, federal and state agencies, or private institutions.
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