Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biostatistics at University of Illinois Chicago in the USA, School of Public Health
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biostatistics

USA

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What will I learn?

The PhD Biostatistics degree educates students in the theory and application of advanced biostatistical methods in preparation for independent research careers. This degree program prepares the student to play an important role in study design, data collection and processing, and in statistical analysis and interpretation in either the public or private sector.

Biostatistics Divisional Core Requirements: BSTT 560 Large Sample Theory BSTT 561 Advanced Statistical Inference BSTT 562 Linear Models BSTT 565 Computational Statistics BSTT 595 Biostatistics Research Seminar Select at least two of the following (minimum 8 semester hours): BSTT 563 Generalized Linear Models BSTT 564 Missing Data BSTT 566 Bayesian Methods BSTT 567 Advanced Survival Analysis.

Which department am I in?

School of Public Health

Study options

Full Time (96 Hours)

Tuition fees
US$25,990.00 per year
USD $12,995 per semester
Start date

Expected September 2026

Venue

School of Public Health

1603 W Taylor St,

CHICAGO,

Illinois,

60612, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

  • Baccalaureate Field A major in the biological, physical, or social sciences is preferred.
  • Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00.
  • Tests Required GRE General.
  • Minimum English Competency Test Score
  • TOEFL 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (iBT Test); 60, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Writing 21 (revised Paper-Delivered Test), OR,
  • IELTS 6.5, with subscores of 6.0 for all four subscores, OR,
  • PTE-Academic 54, with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56

The application deadlines are Jan/15 for Fall Semester.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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