Overview
Key facts
Program Details
- Provides the rigorous academic preparation for students who wish to pursue a doctoral degree or research position in biomedical, clinical and laboratory settings at universities, public health agencies, private companies, and scientific start-ups.
- Builds an excellent foundation in statistical theory (the science of biostatistics) and biomedical data analysis (the practice of applying biostatistics).
- Follows an innovative curriculum taught by internationally recognized faculty who are dedicated to educating the next generation of biostatisticians.
As a student in the Biostatistics Thesis program from University of Washington, not only will you earn your degree from a #1-ranked biostatistics program but you will join an engaged community of students, faculty, and scientists at the cutting edge of impact research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Statistical Inference
- Computational Skills for Biostatistics
- Biostatistics
- Seminar in Biostatistics
- Categorical Data Analysis in Epidemiology
- Survival Data Analysis in Epidemiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
quarter credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 439 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold the minimum equivalent of a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.1 or its equivalent from a foreign institution2 or a Bologna bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 180 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits.
- All students confirming enrollment must provide an official (sealed) transcript and degree statement (with date of award & title of degree awarded) for verification to Graduate Enrollment Management Services (GEMS).
- Have earned at least a 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4 point scale) from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.1 or its equivalent from a foreign institution
Tuition Fee
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International
35781 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35781 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
35781 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35781 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
20535 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20535 USD per year during 24 months.
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