PhD in Biostatistics

At Emory University, the tuition fee is 46,800 USD per year.

The PhD in Biostatistics is designed for students with strong quantitative skills and a background or interest in the biological, medical, or health sciences. The program focuses on deepening knowledge through advanced coursework, research, analysis, and collaboration. The curriculum can be tailored to each student’s individual background and interests.

The PhD in Biostatistics requires 54 credit hours of coursework, including advanced methods and electives, with students typically taking two-to-three years for coursework and two years for their dissertation. Participation in the TATTO program is also required.

Applicants need a baccalaureate degree and completed courses in multivariate calculus and linear algebra. Required application materials include three letters of recommendation, transcripts, a statement of purpose, resume/CV, and TOEFL scores for international students; GRE scores are optional.

The program is delivered in person and full-time, with a typical duration of five years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 11% of applicants.

Emory’s academic structure brings together nine colleges and schools, giving students room to define a course of study across a range of fields. Critical thinking, evidence, and bold questions sit at the center of learning. Distinguished faculty and research form part of that academic environment, with research connected to lives improved, partnerships nurtured, and discoveries advanced. Health education has an immediate practical focus, with classrooms and clinics addressing pressing challenges affecting humanity. Students can connect study with service, inquiry, and applied work across Emory’s academic and health-focused settings.

Atlanta forms an important part of the Emory experience. Students can pursue medical breakthroughs, business ambitions connected with Fortune 500 companies, or creative work in the city. On campus, life includes opportunities to get involved, build friendships, express ideas, and find support. Athletics include varsity and intramural sports, while the Eagles offer a team to follow and Georgia’s outdoors provides space to get away. Art and culture are visible through public art and more than 300 events each year, including opportunities to write, produce, and perform. Students coming from outside the United States encounter a campus experience that combines academic, health, recreational, cultural, and city-based opportunities.