About the course

The PhD in Biostatistics integrates biostatistics with world-class biomedical research at Georgetown University. The goal of the program is to train outstanding biostatisticians who will advance the field of biostatistics. The program prepares students for research and teaching careers in academia and for research and technical careers in industry and government. The program also emphasizes quantitative skills, biomedical research relevance, and communication skills. The Department currently has faculty members who are affiliated with various research groups, centers, and institutes across Georgetown, including Department of Tumor Biology, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Computer Science, Department of Oncology, School of Nursing and Health Studies (SNHS), and MedStar Health Research Institute. These affiliations provide a wide range of experiences and opportunities for graduate study at Georgetown. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Washington
Fall (August), 2025	Washington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Georgetown University

Application Form

　　Non-refundable Application Fee

　　Statement of Purpose

　　Resume/CV

　　Official Transcripts - required from all institutions from which the applicant has or will earn a degree (undergraduate, graduate, and/or associates) by the time of matriculation at Georgetown, unofficial non-degree coursework transcripts should be uploaded directly to the online application

　　Official Recommendations (3)

　　GRE (required for Ph.D. applicants)

　　TOEFL/IELTS

　　A minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (iBT test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

　　A minimum score of 7.0 from the International English Language Testing System.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Georgetown University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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