Overview
Biostatistics from University of California, Berkeley introduces you to many issues in the health, medical and biological sciences that are addressed by collecting and exploring relevant data. The development and application of techniques to better understand such data is a fundamental concern of our program.
Careers
Many doctoral graduates accept faculty positions in schools of public health, medicine, and statistics and/or math departments at colleges and universities, both in the United States and abroad. Some graduates take research positions, including with pharmaceutical companies, hospital research units, non-profits, and within the tech sector.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biostatistics
- Statistics
- Environmental health,
- Epidemiology,
- Genomics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 51 other PhDs in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- GRE Required
- All students accepted into the PhD program must hold a master’s degree in biostatistics or a related field.
- Evidence of English Language Proficiency
- Letters of Recommendation
- Application Fee
Work experience
Tuition Fee
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International
11442 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5721 USD per semester during 60 months. -
National
11442 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5721 USD per semester during 60 months.
Living costs for Berkeley
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.