Iowa City,
IA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Statistics - Biostatistics in Iowa City United States | University of Iowa
University of Iowa
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Iowa City United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,203
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Biostatistics focuses on introducing students to diverse statistical techniques, including survival analysis, categorical data analysis, and longitudinal data analysis. This training equips graduates for careers in consulting and various industry roles. The Statistics PhD program mandates at least 76 semester hours of graduate coursework, counting credits earned during the MS degree. Doctoral candidates fulfill core requirements by selecting courses from four specialization tracks: biostatistics, probability/mathematical statistics, data science, or actuarial science/financial mathematics. Students may supplement their studies with interdisciplinary courses or seminars to connect their specialization with other disciplines, develop digital computing proficiency, or gain foreign language skills for accessing international research and collaborating with global scholars.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The MS and the PhD in Statistics are awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The MS is offered without a thesis. Please note the minimum requirements for Graduate program:
A U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or University, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions.
A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00, or foreign equivalent as determined by the Office of Admissions, on the completed undergraduate degree or on at least 12 hours of a graduate degree.
The GRE is required, however, there is no set minimum GRE score. The subject test is not required. Your GRE scores must be reported directly from the testing agency. Those dated within the last five years are acceptable. The University of Iowa institution code is 6681 (you do not need department codes). Please not our department does not accept GMAT scores. We may request an interview (by telephone, Skype, or in person) prior to making an admission decision.
TOEFL iBT - Total score 81
TOEFL PBT - 550
IELTS - Overall score of 7 with no subscore less than 6
A U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or University, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions.
A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00, or foreign equivalent as determined by the Office of Admissions, on the completed undergraduate degree or on at least 12 hours of a graduate degree.
The GRE is required, however, there is no set minimum GRE score. The subject test is not required. Your GRE scores must be reported directly from the testing agency. Those dated within the last five years are acceptable. The University of Iowa institution code is 6681 (you do not need department codes). Please not our department does not accept GMAT scores. We may request an interview (by telephone, Skype, or in person) prior to making an admission decision.
TOEFL iBT - Total score 81
TOEFL PBT - 550
IELTS - Overall score of 7 with no subscore less than 6
Tuition
USD
30,203