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 Offered 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 (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.