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The biostatistics PhD builds on the classic public health biostatistics skills and knowledge base and takes advantage of the special knowledge of its faculty in the areas of genetics, bioinformatics and big data science.

Students have the opportunity to learn and apply statistical genetics in the context of complex disease study, high-throughput computing used in big data science and applications in evidence-based, patient-centered outcome studies.

Biostatistics PhD coursework includes topics and material such as interpretation of personalized and evidence-based medicine in the context of public health; basic understanding of genetics and epigenetics; and general omic approaches and concepts.

Public Health PhD: Biostatistics

The minimum biostatistics PhD requirement is 60 graduate credits beyond the bachelor’s degree (plus an additional nine credits dedicated toward dissertation writing and research), at least 35 of which must be earned in residence at UWM. The student, in consultation with the major professor, must create a plan of study and submit to the biostatistics faculty by the end of the first year. Minimum course requirements for all work requires approximately two to three full years of study.

Careers:

Biostatisticians go on to work in hospitals, for health insurance systems, pharmaceutical companies, companies producing health-related products or health nonprofits, among other opportunities.