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Our Department of Biostatistics stands as a global pioneer in both research and practical applications. Faculty members actively contribute to advancing statistical methodologies while applying biostatistics to real-world research challenges.
The Department serves as an international hub for cutting-edge statistical research and its practical implementation to enhance public health, elevate biostatistical education, and propel the profession forward.
We aim to drive transformative breakthroughs in health sciences that benefit populations in North Carolina, across the United States, and worldwide. This is achieved through groundbreaking innovations in biostatistical methods and their strategic application to address public health challenges. Our commitment to creating meaningful, equitable, and lasting health improvements is realized by:
Advancing biostatistical excellence through theoretical and methodological research with direct practical applications,
Encouraging proper implementation of both novel and established statistical approaches,
Championing diversity and inclusion within biostatistics and related fields,
Enhancing biostatistics education at all academic levels,
Collaborating with undergraduate institutions to highlight biostatistics as a rewarding graduate study and career path,
Addressing student learning needs by fostering a welcoming and supportive departmental atmosphere,
Applying our expertise to improve human well-being through partnerships with biological and health science researchers, and
Continuously seeking ways to elevate the biostatistics profession.
Applicants must have Bachelor's or master's degree (in biostatistics, statistics, or a closely related field). The required minimum total score on the exams are internet-based TOEFL exam = 90, The IELTS exam = 7.