Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Biostatistics] From University of California

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Biostatistics)

STEM Course

4 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Medicine,

Health Care

₹4.7 L/Yr

$5,721 /Yr

The Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics at the University of California is a 4 years program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
The program offers training in the theory of statistics and biostatistics, computer implementation of analytic methods, and opportunities to use this knowledge in areas of biological/medical research.
The PhD degree program requires 4-6 semesters of coursework, the completion of the qualifying examination and dissertation.
The program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Biostatistics requires a program of courses selected from biostatistics, statistics, and at least one other subject area (such as environmental health, epidemiology, or genomics), an oral qualifying examination, and a dissertation.
Courses cover traditional topics as well as recent advances in biostatistics and statistics.
Students have countless opportunities to dive into the world of research and practice through our diverse array of centers and programs.
UC Berkeley campus provides students with unique opportunities to collaborate with leaders in key science and humanities disciplines, including engineering, computer science, social welfare, public policy, journalism, international development, business, law, and more.
As part of the UC system, Berkeley Public Health has access to unequaled networks across the state and worldwide, including partnerships with the world-class medical campus of UCSF.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹474214 (USD 5721)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹1455880 (USD 17564)
Food	₹670912 (USD 8094)
Health Insurance	₹252317 (USD 3044)
Compulsory Fees	₹46750 (USD 564)
International differential fee	₹625902 (USD 7551)
Miscellaneous expenses	₹57940 (USD 699)
Total Cost	₹3109701 (USD 37516)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must hold a master’s degree in biostatistics or a related field.
Students should have completed undergraduate and graduate work in calculus, linear algebra, and have a strong overall quantitative background.
A GPA of 3.7 (A- grade) on a 4.0 scale in the graduate school’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.
Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Personal History Statement: It describe how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Biostatistician
Health educator
Public health adviser
Public health nurse, etc.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 20.7 L/Yr$25,000	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
National Overseas Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 12.8 L/Yr$15,400	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeNeed-Based	View Details
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Debesh Kamal Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1.1 L/Yr$1,385	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Hani Zeini Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details