Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics (Doctoral)

Overview

The research-oriented doctoral pathway in Biostatistics leans heavily on the foundations of statistical reasoning, preparing you to become a research biostatistician in industry, government or academia. Throughout the five-year program, you will work with a faculty advisor to create a curriculum in line with your background and interests. The plan of study includes rigorous training in applied probability and statistical analyses - with required courses like Theory of Probability and Biostatistics for Research. You will complete a central research project of your choosing. To be eligible for the Ph.D. program, you must first earn an M.S. degree in Biostatistics or Statistics.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Computer & Information Science

Minimum Credit Units

• 65 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 58.73%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 5.4956 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 70%
• Enrollment % Female: 30%
• Enrollment % International: 50%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 10%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy