Overview

The Biostatistics program from The University of Iowa requires competency in the theory of statistics and probability, in introductory and advanced biostatistical methods and theory, and in fundamentals of epidemiologic study design. The doctoral dissertation will be the culminating experience in the Ph.D. program.

Graduates of the doctoral program will have written a doctoral dissertation which focuses on the development of a new methodology or on the innovative application of biostatistical methods to a health sciences research problem.

Graduates of the Ph.D. program will be in a position to:

Demonstrate an increased level of knowledge and understanding of current statistical theory, methods, and practices in the health sciences

Develop new statistical methods

Design, manage data, analyze and interpret data from a variety of experimental and observational studies

Communicate research findings, including new statistical methods developed, effectively to various audiences in writing and through oral presentation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bayesian Methods and Design

Likelihood Theory and Extensions

Survival Data Analysis

Theory of Linear Models/Generalized Linear Models

Longitudinal Data Analysis

Advanced Topics in Biostatistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Iowa City, United States

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 73 other PhDs in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

International transcripts should be evaluated by World Education Service (WES) and submitted to SOPHAS. International transcripts do not need to be sent separately to the University of Iowa unless requested.

International applicants must have the equivalent of a U.S baccalaureate degree to be considered for admission.

GRE scores are not required for the MS or PhD program.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

34390 USD / year

≈ 34390 USD / year
Out-of-State

32776 USD / year

≈ 32776 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13829 USD / year

≈ 13829 USD / year

Living costs

Iowa City

United States

1187 - 1841 USD / month

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