Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Statistics - Biostatistics and Bioinformatics in Houston United States | Rice University
Rice University
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Houston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
57,210
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Biostatistics tackles statistical challenges in biological, medical, and public health research. This field encompasses areas like epidemiology, clinical studies, longevity research, and medical imaging techniques. When examining extensive genetic data or investigating intricate gene interactions and environmental influences, these studies fall under bioinformatics, genetic statistics, or systems biology. Faculty members from our department and collaborating researchers at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center pioneer innovative approaches in biostatistical and genomic analysis, often focusing on contemporary issues related to massive datasets, high-dimensional analysis, and complex biological systems. Solutions for these challenges may involve techniques such as data synthesis, forecasting, statistical artificial intelligence, Bayesian frameworks, causal analysis, and network modeling.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Prerequisites
Prospective students applying to the Ph.D. in Statistics program generally have the following mathematics background. Graduate Record Examination scores (quantitative, verbal, and analytical) GRE scores are considered optional (but recommended) for Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 applicants due to COVID-19.
Unofficial undergraduate transcripts (and graduate, if applicable)
Three letters of recommendation
TOEFL scores should also be included when appropriate All documents should be uploaded online with your application. It is not necessary to mail in any paper materials. Official transcripts are required only after admission to the program. The TOEFL IBT Home. A minimum score of 90 is required.
IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required. TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL. In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average, or the equivalent, in their undergraduate work.
Prospective students applying to the Ph.D. in Statistics program generally have the following mathematics background. Graduate Record Examination scores (quantitative, verbal, and analytical) GRE scores are considered optional (but recommended) for Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 applicants due to COVID-19.
Unofficial undergraduate transcripts (and graduate, if applicable)
Three letters of recommendation
TOEFL scores should also be included when appropriate All documents should be uploaded online with your application. It is not necessary to mail in any paper materials. Official transcripts are required only after admission to the program. The TOEFL IBT Home. A minimum score of 90 is required.
IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required. TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL. In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average, or the equivalent, in their undergraduate work.
Tuition
USD
57,210