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Program Information

Doctor of Philosophy

The biostatistics doctoral program requires a minimum of 90 semester credits beyond the bachelor’s degree. All students must complete a minimum of 54 credits of biostatistics/statistics course work (30 credits can be transferred from a previously earned Master of Science program if applicable), 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 Master of Science in Biostatistics Program in the Department of Biostatistics requires a minimum of 36 post-baccalaureate credit hours. 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. We currently offer the Master of Science program in both traditional (campus) and online learning delivery methods.

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 and will produce graduates who will help address the shortage of biostatisticians. 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/ (Campus) and http://biostat.ufl.edu/education/msonline/ (Online).

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

Course List by Depts
Code Title Credits
GMS 6818Design and Conduct Clinical Trials I2
GMS 6819Design and Conduct Clinical Trials II2
GMS 6827Advanced Clinical Trial Methods3
GMS 6841Design and Analysis of Translational Research in Biomedical Sciences2
GMS 6861Applied Biostatistics I3
PHC 6020Clinical Trial Methods3
PHC 6022Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials3
PHC 6050CBiostatistical Methods I3
PHC 6051Biostatistical Methods II3
PHC 6055Biostatistical Computing Using R1
PHC 6059Introduction to Applied Survival Analysis3
PHC 6063Biostatistical Consulting3
PHC 6068Biostatistical Computing3
PHC 6075Biostatistical Literacy3
PHC 6080SAS for Public Health - Data1
PHC 6081SAS for Public Health - Analysis1
PHC 6084Bayesian Biostatistical Methods3
PHC 6088Statistical Analysis of Genetic Data3
PHC 6089Public Health Computing3
PHC 6092Introduction to Biostatistical Theory3
PHC 6790Biostatistical Methods Using SAS3
PHC 6937Special Topics in Public Health1-6
PHC 7013Bias in Observational Research3
PHC 7056Analysis of Longitudinal Data3
PHC 7066Large Sample Theory3
PHC 7090Advanced Biostatistical Methods I3
PHC 7091Advanced Biostatistical Methods II3
PHC 7925Biostatistics Journal Club1-3
PHC 7979Advanced Research1-12
PHC 7980Research for Doctoral Dissertation1-15
STA 6177Applied Survival Analysis3
STA 6707Analysis of Multivariate Data3
STA 7179Survival Analysis3

College of Medicine Courses

Course List by College
Code Title Credits
GMS 5905Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences1-4
GMS 6001Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences I5
GMS 6003Fundamentals of Graduate Research and Professional Development1
GMS 6004IDP Practical Laboratory2
GMS 6008Fundamentals of Physiology and Functional Genomics2
GMS 6009Principles of Drug Action and Therapeutics3
GMS 6090Research in Medical Sciences1-10
GMS 6096Introduction to NIH Grant Writing for Biomedical Sciences1
GMS 6160Introduction to Oral Biology I2
GMS 6161Introduction to Oral Biology II2
GMS 6193Research Conference in Oral Biology1-3
GMS 6405Fundamentals of Endocrine Physiology1
GMS 6406Fundamentals of Pulmonary/Respiratory Physiology1
GMS 6408Fundamentals of Renal Physiology1
GMS 6411Fundamentals of Cardiovascular Physiology1
GMS 6415Fundamentals of Gastrointestinal Physiology1
GMS 6491Journal Club in Physiology1
GMS 6780Addiction: Neuroscience and Trends3
GMS 6845Clinical & Translational Research Practicum3
GMS 6865Quantitative Literacy for Translational Research2
GMS 6875Ethical and Policy Issues in Clinical Research2
GMS 6895CTS Journal Club1
GMS 6903Manuscript and Abstract Writing for Clinician/Scientists2
GMS 6905Independent Studies in Medical Sciences1-10
GMS 6910Supervised Research1-5
GMS 6940Supervised Teaching1-5
GMS 6971Research for Master's Thesis1-15
GMS 7093Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research2
GMS 7877Responsible Conduct of Biomedical Research1
GMS 7944Practicum in Biomedical Science Education3
GMS 7950Fundamentals of Biomedical Science Education2
GMS 7979Advanced Research1-12
GMS 7980Research for Doctoral Dissertation1-15

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

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