Overview

The Ph.D. in Biostatistics at University of Kansas Medical Center is a 63-credit-hour program, recognized for the quality, ability and training of its graduating students. This fully accredited program includes collaborative research experience, annual evaluations, graduate examinations and the successful completion of a doctoral dissertation.

Features

Dissertation research culminates in a final dissertation examination which consists of an oral presentation by the candidate and an examination by the faculty.

The goal of the Ph.D. program is to produce biostatisticians who can develop biostatistical methodologies that can be utilized to solve problems in public health and the biomedical sciences. In addition, graduates will be prepared to apply biostatistical and epidemiology methodology for the design and analysis of public health and biomedical research investigations.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Nonparametric Methods

Experimental Design

Categorical Data Analysis

Linear Regression

Survival Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or applied mathematics from a regionally accredited institution or a terminal degree (M.D., Ph.D.) in another field with approval from the program. Students not meeting this criteria should apply to the M.S. program.

A cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the bachelor's degree.

Applicants who are not native speakers of English, whether domestic or international, must demonstrate they meet the Minimum English Proficiency Requirement.

A background check is required during the admission process; it may affect the student's eligibility to enter the program.

An official copy of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score sent from Educational Testing Service (ETS) to University of Kansas Medical Center - ETS institutional 6895.

A letter grade of a B or better in Calculus I through III (or equivalent).

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20108 USD / year

≈ 20108 USD / year
Out-of-State

20108 USD / year

≈ 20108 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8548 USD / year

≈ 8548 USD / year

Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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