Overview

Students at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee have the opportunity to learn and apply statistical genetics in the context of complex disease study, high-throughput computing used in big data science and applications in evidence-based, patient-centered outcome studies.

Public Health - Biostatistics PhD coursework includes topics and material such as interpretation of personalized and evidence-based medicine in the context of public health; basic understanding of genetics and epigenetics; and general omic approaches and concepts.

Careers

Biostatisticians go on to work in hospitals, for health insurance systems, pharmaceutical companies, companies producing health-related products or health nonprofits, among other opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles and Methods of Epidemiology
Intermediate Biostatistics
Seminar in Public Health Research
Social and Environmental Justice in Public Health
Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology
Applied Categorical Data
Applied Survival Analysis
Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

We did our best, but couldn't find the next application deadline and start date information online.

More details

Fall: January 6

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 73 other PhDs in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the PhD program in Public Health with a concentration in Biostatistics should have completed academic programs that facilitated development of solid analytical skills. Applicable baccalaureate programs include mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering.

Application & Fees
Proficiency in the English language
Transcripts
Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

22152 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1846 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

22152 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1846 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

12072 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1006 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Public Health - Biostatistics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About