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Doctor of Philosophy with a major in Biostatistics

Key Highlights of the Program

  • Didactic coursework: 40 hours of core coursework and 21 hours of elective coursework with at least 9 credit hours at the 9000-level
  • A strong didactic program combined with advanced methodological research in Biostatistics mentored by expert faculty.
  • Produce cohorts of biostatisticians capable of advancing the discovery, dissemination and application of new knowledge in multiple disciplines.
  • Graduates of this program will be able to hold faculty/staff positions in academic institutions or work as biostatisticians in government agencies, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical companies.


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The application for this program opens August 1, 2021.

 

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Santu Ghosh, PhD
Program Director
sghosh@augusta.edu

Komal Patel
Program Coordinator
 (706) 721-0804
kopatel@augusta.edu

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The Doctoral Degree (PhD) with a Major in Biostatistics prepares individuals to understand the mathematical and theoretical basis of statistical methodology; collaborate on the design of research studies in the health sciences; provide advice on the proper collection, entry, storage, retrieval, and manipulation of data; and take primary responsibility for the analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data in a research study using state-of-the-art statistical methods and software.

PhD students are also prepared to carry out original methodological research in statistics and apply the resulting methodology to health-related research problems.

APPLICANT PROFILE

Mathematics prerequisites at a minimum include three semesters of undergraduate level calculus (including multivariable calculus) and a semester of undergraduate level linear or matrix algebra.


Meet The Program Director

Santu Gosh, PhD Program Director

"We produce next-generation biostatistics graduates with solid foundations in both theory and application to analyze and interpret complex data from biomedical research and other fields. Biostatistics is one of the fastest-growing filed in this decade. Demands for biostatisticians are expected to grow in the coming years in different areas ranging from biomedicine, environmental science, Social science. We look forward to welcoming you to our growing PhD program in Biostatistics!"
 Santu Ghosh, PhD

Student Profile|Henry Claussen

Henry Claussen

"My mentors have helped me become a better student.  They have been helpful in all areas of study within the program, and have guided me through everything from mathematical theory to computer coding.” 

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