PH.D. IN BIOSTATISTICS

The Department of Statistics also offers a program leading to the Ph.D. degree in biostatistics. Its basic philosophy is to provide trained personnel not only to the academic profession, but also to industry and government. The goal is to develop a student's ability to create new methodologies as well as to address applied questions that arise in the biomedical sciences. Although programs are individually designed to suit the needs of particular students, there is a core curriculum that every student follows. This core curriculum includes courses in theoretical and applied statistics, as well as required coursework in a biological area such as genetics, medicine, or physiology.

Note: The Ph.D. program in statistics presupposes a mathematical background that includes linear algebra and advanced calculus.

Required Courses:

1. Mathematics: As required for individual students to reach the mathematical maturity necessary to be successful in the courses Stat 722, 723, 820, 821, and 832. Minimum requirements should be the equivalents of Math 547(4), 548(4), and 549(4).

2. Core Statistics (42 hours): 620(4); 621(4); 622(4); 641(5); 645(5); 722(4); 723(4); 742(3); 820(3); 821(3); 832(3).

3. Core Biostatistics (16 hours): 615(3); Pub Hlth 723(4); 743(3); 805(3); 833(3).

4. Consulting (2 hours): Biostat 709(2) (or Public Health 786).

Electives:

An additional 22 hours as approved by a student's Ph. D. Examination Committee (generally chosen from courses at the 700-level and above in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Public Health and a course at the 500-level or above in a biomedical scientific area of application).

TOTAL COURSE HOUR REQUIREMENT: 82 hours plus any necessary mathematics

A grade of B- or better is required in all courses in the Ph. D. program.

Typical Program (first three years)

Year 1

Summer: 602, 603, 628 or 661

Autumn: 620, 645, Math 547

Winter: 621, 641, Math 548

Spring: 622, Elective, Math 549

Year 2

Currently under revision.

Year 3

Currently under revision.

Note: Enrollment in Summer Quarter of the first year is optional, but encouraged.

Examinations: The examination structure is identical to that for the Ph.D. degree in statistics. The student is required to file the Plan of Study form with the approval of his/her Examination Committee within four quarters after passing Qualifier II.

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PH.D. IN BIOSTATISTICS

Required Courses:

Electives:

Typical Program (first three years)