Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biostatistics in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Biostatistics Department's doctoral program mandates at least 90 semester credits post-bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 30 credits dedicated to statistics or biostatistics at the master's level (such as a Master of Science in these fields).
Students must fulfill 54 credits in biostatistics/statistics coursework (typically transferring 30 credits from an MS program), along with 6 public health credits, 3 consulting credits, 6 cognate credits, and 21 dissertation credits.
Program graduates will develop competencies to:
Perform original research in biostatistical method development.
Collaborate effectively with researchers across quantitative disciplines.
Publish methodological papers in statistical and biostatistical journals.
Contribute to peer-reviewed subject-specific publications.
Pursue academic, governmental, or private sector careers in research and teaching.
This training occurs within the collaborative public health environment of the College of Public Health and Health Professions and the College of Medicine, preparing graduates to meet the global demand for biostatisticians.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
Arrange to have official transcripts from each previous institution attended (other than University of Florida) sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions (address above.) Please aim to have these transcripts delivered by the application deadline. Uploading unofficial transcripts within the application system is also highly recommended. If you are unable to submit the official transcripts by the deadline, please be sure to upload or provide unofficial copies of previous transcripts via the online application portal so the departmental admissions committee has these for evaluation purposes. Failure to provide transcripts either official or unofficial will result in a delay in application review and could result in denial to the program due to an incomplete application.
Arrange to have official GRE test scores sent directly to University of Florida (Please use code 5812). Please DO NOT send these transcripts directly to the department.
Arrange to have official TOEFL scores sent to address above (International students only). (Please use code 5812.) Please DO NOT send these scores directly to the department.
Statement of Purpose (1-2 page explanation of your career goals and why you wish to earn the PhD degree at the University of Florida, You may exceed the 500 word maximum mentioned in the online application portal.) Please upload this into the application portal.
Three letters of reference that attest to your accomplishments and academic potential. Can be sent either via the online application portal (preferred) or directly to the department by the recommender.
If you are an international applicant, please upload your degree and transcripts in both the native language and English translated language (if applicable)
GRE (Verbal + Quantitative)>300
GRE Writing Score >3.0 with at least 150 GRE Verbal, or >3.5 if GRE Verbal <150
GPA >3.0 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate credit (on a 4.0
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
Arrange to have official transcripts from each previous institution attended (other than University of Florida) sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions (address above.) Please aim to have these transcripts delivered by the application deadline. Uploading unofficial transcripts within the application system is also highly recommended. If you are unable to submit the official transcripts by the deadline, please be sure to upload or provide unofficial copies of previous transcripts via the online application portal so the departmental admissions committee has these for evaluation purposes. Failure to provide transcripts either official or unofficial will result in a delay in application review and could result in denial to the program due to an incomplete application.
Arrange to have official GRE test scores sent directly to University of Florida (Please use code 5812). Please DO NOT send these transcripts directly to the department.
Arrange to have official TOEFL scores sent to address above (International students only). (Please use code 5812.) Please DO NOT send these scores directly to the department.
Statement of Purpose (1-2 page explanation of your career goals and why you wish to earn the PhD degree at the University of Florida, You may exceed the 500 word maximum mentioned in the online application portal.) Please upload this into the application portal.
Three letters of reference that attest to your accomplishments and academic potential. Can be sent either via the online application portal (preferred) or directly to the department by the recommender.
If you are an international applicant, please upload your degree and transcripts in both the native language and English translated language (if applicable)
GRE (Verbal + Quantitative)>300
GRE Writing Score >3.0 with at least 150 GRE Verbal, or >3.5 if GRE Verbal <150
GPA >3.0 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate credit (on a 4.0
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134