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Overview
The Biostatistics program from The University of Iowa requires competency in the theory of statistics and probability, in introductory and advanced biostatistical methods and theory, and in fundamentals of epidemiologic study design. The doctoral dissertation will be the culminating experience in the Ph.D. program.
Graduates of the doctoral program will have written a doctoral dissertation which focuses on the development of a new methodology or on the innovative application of biostatistical methods to a health sciences research problem.
Graduates of the Ph.D. program will be in a position to:
- Demonstrate an increased level of knowledge and understanding of current statistical theory, methods, and practices in the health sciences
- Develop new statistical methods
- Design, manage data, analyze and interpret data from a variety of experimental and observational studies
- Communicate research findings, including new statistical methods developed, effectively to various audiences in writing and through oral presentation
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Bayesian Methods and Design
- Likelihood Theory and Extensions
- Survival Data Analysis
- Theory of Linear Models/Generalized Linear Models
- Longitudinal Data Analysis
- Advanced Topics in Biostatistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
79 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 51 other PhDs in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, have a cumulative g.p.a. of at least 3.00, and have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit official test scores to verify English proficiency.
- Applicants can verify English proficiency by submitting official test scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
- They must score at least 100 (internet-based) on the TOEFL. Applicants with lower scores are not considered for admission. In place of TOEFL scores, the department accepts IELTS scores of 7.0 or higher, with no subscore below 6.0.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Iowa City
1187 - 1841 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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