Overview
Key facts:
The Interdisciplinary PhD program in Biostatistics at the The Ohio State University is a joint venture between the Department of Statistics and the Division of Biostatistics in the College of Public Health. Students in this program choose between one of two specializations:
- Methodology
- Public Health
All students are admitted to the joint program and make a specialization selection after pasing the Qualifier 1 Exam after one year. The first two years of coursework in both specializations are similar and students in both programs are awarded an MS degree in statistics en route to the PhD.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Bayesian Analysis
- Statistical Theory
- Foundations of the Linear Mode
- Applied Statistics
- Advanced Statistical Theory
- Theory of the Linear Model
- Generalized Linear Models
- Advanced Computational Statistics
- Biostatistical Collaboration
- Advanced Regression Modeling for Time-to-Event Data
- or Advanced Survival Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Fall deadline: Dec 15 (national); Dec 1 (international)
Language
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Disciplines
Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 70 other PhDs in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Submit documentation that demonstrates fulfillment of the following:
- A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential)
- A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Prerequisite training that will enable you to pursue your program
- Standardized test score (GRE or GMAT)
Tuition Fee
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International
43128 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43128 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
38693 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38693 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
12092 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12092 USD per year during 60 months.
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