Program Overview

Biostatistics Program Overview

The Biostatistics program at Augusta University's School of Public Health is designed to train professionals in the application of statistical methods to health sciences research. As a biostatistician with a doctoral degree, graduates will be equipped to collaborate on designing research studies, advise researchers on proper data collection, storage, and retrieval methods, and assist researchers in exploring health-related problems using state-of-the-art statistical methods and software.

Program Details

• The program is designed to be completed in four to five years, with a maximum of seven years.
• Students will complete 40 hours of core coursework and 21 hours of electives, along with a dissertation of original methodological and statistical research applicable to the health sciences.

Career Options

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for mathematicians and statisticians, which includes biostatisticians, is $96,280 per year. The growth rate is projected to rise much faster than average over the next decade. Graduates of the program have gone on to work at the Environmental Protection Agency, insurance companies, academic institutions, and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Admissions Criteria

• GPA: Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the Baccalaureate level calculated on all undergraduate work.
• Degree Requirement: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended.
• Standardized Test Requirements: Submission of official GRE exam score is required.
• Letters of Recommendation: Recommendations from three individuals must be submitted through the application portal.

Tuition and Fees

• Estimated total: $4,801 (full-time, in-state, per semester)
• Tuition Per Hour: $401
• Mandatory Fees: $675

Application Deadlines

• Fall '26 International Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
• Fall '26 Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
• Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2026, to receive consideration for full funding. Early submission of all application materials is strongly advised.