Biostatistics PhD
Contribute new discoveries to the discipline of biostatistics through original, independent research.
Research Opportunities
Our program combines a solid background in theoretical coursework with practical training, including public health studies, basic science research and clinical trials.
In addition to opportunities to collaborate with faculty members and community partners, including Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Gynecological Oncology Group, on research projects, you will learn to design, conduct, analyze, interpret and discuss original, independent research.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you will be prepared for a variety of advanced positions with high-earning potential, including as:
- A faculty member or researcher in academia
- A collaborative researcher at health research institutes, government agencies, international non-governmental organizations, pharmaceutical or health care companies
- A consultant with contract research organizations or consulting firms
Our graduates are currently employed at Texas A&M University, University of Rochester, University of Missouri, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration and Bristol-Myers Squibb, among others.
International students: This qualifies as a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) program, which provides an additional 24 months Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 visa holders who begin the program in fall 2021 or later. For more information, visit the Department of Homeland Security Study in the States website or UB's International Student Services Office.
