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    Nov 25, 2024  
2023-2024 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Biostatistics Pathway 1


This pathway follows standard PhD curriculum; eligible for an MS on the way to the PhD;  requirements are completed for MS degree when student officially enters candidacy.  Both the MS and PHD will be awarded together upon completion of PHD degree requirements.  Must complete 2 full semesters after entering candidacy before they can defend their dissertation.  If student completes the MS degree requirements (officially enters candidacy) but does not complete the PHD degree, then he/she is awarded a MS degree.  See the Pathway 1 schema attached for this PhD pathway.

Year One


Year Two


Year Three


Semester One


Semester Three


No summer courses required. Enrolling in STAT 8890 is optional (without summer funding).

Year Four


Year Five


Total Minimum Hours: 115 Hours


Note:


  • The Doctor of Philosophy curriculum is not lock-step; students do not graduate as a class at the end of the specific semester.
  • A minimum of 21 hours of electives must be with the prefix of STAT, DATS and/or EPID.
  • The maximum duration of the program is 7 years.
  • STAT 9300 - Dissertation Research must be taken every semester after admission to candidacy until dissertation requirements are met.