Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biostatistics in Seattle United States | University of Washington
University of Washington
|
Seattle United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,707
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Philosophy represents the highest academic achievement, equipping graduates for roles as independent researchers, team-based biostatistical experts, and academic instructors. Pursuing a Biostatistics PhD unlocks diverse career paths across academic institutions, governmental agencies, and corporate sectors. Master statistical principles, methodologies, and their practical implementation while advancing biostatistical theories. Study under world-renowned professors in the University of Washington's Biostatistics Department, with coursework spanning statistical methods and public health or biomedical disciplines. Doctoral candidates conduct groundbreaking biostatistical research culminating in a dissertation. This advanced degree creates professional possibilities in higher education, public sector work, non-profits, and commercial enterprises.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to the PhD program should have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Most students enter with a major in mathematics, statistics, or a biological sciences field; however, we also accept applicants with backgrounds in other fields if the necessary math and statistics prerequisites below are fulfilled. We often have applicants from engineering, psychology, or financial/business backgrounds. Strong applicants will have solid quantitative skills as evidenced by their coursework and GRE quantitative score.
Hold the minimum equivalent of a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or its equivalent from an accredited foreign institution or a Bologna bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 180 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits.
English Proficiency:
The Graduate School is temporarily accepting official test scores for both the Duolingo English Test and the TOEFL ITP Plus For China to assist international students with remote testing options. This policy is currently in effect through the autumn 2021 admission cycle (i.e., students enrolling in autumn 2021).
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 80; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 92 or higher
TOEFL pBT - Minimum Required Score: 500
Duolingo: Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 105; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 120 or higher
IELTS: Minimum Required Score 6.5
Tuition
USD
31,707