StudyQA — PhD: Biostatistics — University of Colorado at Denver

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The PhD in Biostatistics prepares students for advanced study and research in biostatistics. The program targets students with strong skills and training in mathematics and statistics who are interested in applications in health care and biological settings.

PhD Biostatisticians typically function as independent investigators or key collaborators and co-investigators with researchers in other areas. In this function they take the lead in designing studies and analyses. Many continue to teach and carry out research developing new statistical methods. Areas of faculty research include analysis of longitudinal data, clinical trials, statistical methods in genetics and genomics, causal modeling, treatment of missing data and imputation, and power and sample size analysis.

Coursework (beyond the MS in Biostatistics) includes: advanced applied statistics; advanced theoretical statistics; and electives in a health care or biological area of the student’s choice.

For students with an MS in biostatistics or a related field the program can be completed in three to four years, with most of the first one to two years devoted to coursework and most of the later years to research and dissertation. Research and dissertation work involves developing, comparing and evaluating statistical methods (e.g. methods for analyzing data), typically motivated by an application in health care or biology.hD students are supported by Research or Teaching Assistant positions. For students with an MS in biostatistics or a related field, the program can be completed in three to four years, with most of the first one to two years devoted to coursework and most of the later years to research and dissertation. Research and dissertation work involves developing, comparing and evaluating statistical methods (e.g. methods for analyzing data), typically motivated by an application in health care or biology.

Program Requirements - PhD Biostatistics

COURSE REQUIREMENT	COURSE #	CREDITS
Required MS Biostatistics Courses		20
Elective MS Biostatistics Courses		6
Required Public Health Courses		6
Foundations in Public Health Public Health Elective	PUBH 6600	2 1
Epidemiology	EPID 6630	3
Required PhD Biostatistics Courses		6
Advanced Mathematical Statistics I	BIOS 7731	3
Advanced Mathematical Statistics II	BIOS 7732	3
Elective PhD Biostatistics Courses (Courses not listed require director approval)		9
Statistical Methods in Genomics	BIOS 7659	3
Analysis of Correlated Data	BIOS 7712	1
Statistical Methods for Missing Data	BIOS 7713	2
Advanced Statistical Computing	BIOS 7714	3
Stochastic Modeling	BIOS 7715	2
Topics in Statistical Genetics	BIOS 7716	1
Elective Health Sciences Courses		3
Dissertation	BIOS 8990	30
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS		79

Admissions Requirements

Official Transcripts

You must have a bachelor's and master's degree, or have completed substantial coursework toward such a degree.

Additionally, you must submit official copies of your transcripts from every insitution you have attended with your application. Applicants should plan on having all transcripts from any non-US colleges or universities they have attended evaluated by World Education Services.

Minimum GPA

You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in undergraduate and graduate coursework. If your GPA is below a 3.00, you should include an explanation of why it fell below the minimum requirement and how you plan on addressing prior academic deficiencies.

Official GRE Scores

GRE Code: 7844

Please submit official copies of your GRE scores with your SOPHAS application using the code above.

Personal Statement

Your personal statement should be two pages in length, single spaced. It should describe your past experience(s) as they relate to your interest in public health, career goals, skills that you will bring to the program, purpose for submitting your application, and how the program will benefit you.

Resume or CV

Include a copy of your current resume or curriculum vitae (CV). It should outline your: professional work experience, volunteer experience, academic credentials, professional affiliations, and any awards, honors, scholarships, or other recognitions received.

Four (4) Letters of Recommendation

While not required, it is recommended that at least one letter come from a faculty member who can attest to your academic performance.

The Colorado School of Public Health offers scholarships to incoming and current students based on a variety of factors. Incoming students are considered for merit scholarships based on the information presented within their application to the school; current students are considered based on a specific call for scholarship applications.

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