Program Information
Doctor of Philosophy
The biostatistics doctoral program requires a minimum of 90 semester credits beyond the bachelor’s degree. Students must have a directly related master’s degree (i.e. Master of Science in statistics or biostatistics). All students must complete a minimum of 54 credits of biostatistics/statistics course work (30 credits will typically be transferred from a Master of Science program), 6 credits of public health course work, 3 credits of a consulting requirement, 6 credits of the cognate requirement, and 21 credits of dissertation work.
All graduates of the program are expected to be able to
- Conduct independent research in the development of new biostatistical methodology
- Engage in successful collaborations with investigators in new quantitative fields
- Write statistical methodology papers for peer-reviewed statistical and biostatistical journals
- Write collaborative papers for peer-reviewed subject matter journals
- Compete successfully for research and teaching positions in academic institutions, federal and state agencies, or private institutions
Specific course requirements are described at the program website http://biostat.ufl.edu/education/phd-in-biostatistics/.
Master of Science
The biostatistics masters degree (MS) requires a minimum of 36 semester credits beyond the bachelor’s degree. The program is designed to facilitate students’ development of a strong theoretical foundation in biostatistics, broad-based understanding of biostatistical methods, and expertise in a cognate field. A typical student will be enrolled full-time for two years. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded an M.S. degree in biostatistics.
The principal goal of the M.S. program is to prepare highly qualified individuals for future Ph.D. training and for careers in biostatistics practice. This training is conducted in the innovative and interdisciplinary public health culture of the college of public health and health professions and the college of medicine. We expect our graduates to be highly competitive in three primary settings: academic university-based settings, industry, and federal agencies that involve research and/or public health practice.
Specific course requirements are described at the program website http://biostat.ufl.edu/education/ms-in-biostatistics/.
Degrees with a Major in Biostatistics
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Master of Science
Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.
Biostatistics Departmental Courses
College of Medicine Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GMS 5905 | Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences | 1-4 |
| GMS 6001 | Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences I | 5 |
| GMS 6003 | Fundamentals of Graduate Research and Professional Development | 1 |
| GMS 6004 | IDP Practical Laboratory | 2 |
| GMS 6008 | Fundamentals of Physiology and Functional Genomics | 2 |
| GMS 6009 | Principles of Drug Action and Therapeutics | 3 |
| GMS 6090 | Research in Medical Sciences | 1-10 |
| GMS 6096 | Introduction to NIH Grant Writing for Biomedical Sciences | 1 |
| GMS 6160 | Introduction to Oral Biology I | 2 |
| GMS 6161 | Introduction to Oral Biology II | 2 |
| GMS 6193 | Research Conference in Oral Biology | 1-3 |
| GMS 6405 | Fundamentals of Endocrine Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6406 | Fundamentals of Pulmonary/Respiratory Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6408 | Fundamentals of Renal Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6411 | Fundamentals of Cardiovascular Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6415 | Fundamentals of Gastrointestinal Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6491 | Journal Club in Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6780 | Addiction: Neuroscience and Trends | 3 |
| GMS 6845 | Clinical & Translational Research Practicum | 3 |
| GMS 6865 | Quantitative Literacy for Translational Research | 2 |
| GMS 6875 | Ethical and Policy Issues in Clinical Research | 2 |
| GMS 6895 | CTS Journal Club | 1 |
| GMS 6903 | Manuscript and Abstract Writing for Clinician/Scientists | 2 |
| GMS 6905 | Independent Studies in Medical Sciences | 1-10 |
| GMS 6910 | Supervised Research | 1-5 |
| GMS 6940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-5 |
| GMS 6971 | Research for Master's Thesis | 1-15 |
| GMS 7093 | Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research | 2 |
| GMS 7877 | Responsible Conduct of Biomedical Research | 1 |
| GMS 7944 | Practicum in Biomedical Science Education | 3 |
| GMS 7950 | Fundamentals of Biomedical Science Education | 2 |
| GMS 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| GMS 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
Biostatistics (PHD)
SLO 1 Knowledge
Communicate the underpinning of biostatistics concepts and methods
SLO 2 Skills
Identify, research, and acquire new biostatistical concepts and methods on one's own
SLO 3 Skills
Develop and apply new biostatistical concepts and methods independently
SLO 4 Professional Behavior
Display ethical behaviors, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, conduct and communications
SLO 5 Professional Behavior
Participation in academic conferences to disseminate knowledge and represent the university
Biostatistics (MS)
SLO 1 Knowledge
Communicate the underpinning of biostatistics concepts and methods
SLO 2 Skills
Apply biostatistical concepts and methods, interpret results, communicate
SLO 3 Professional Behavior
Display ethical behaviors, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, conduct and communications