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    May 15, 2024  
2023-2024 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Augusta University Catalog

Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Biostatistics Pathway 3


This pathway follows abbreviated PhD curriculum (since already completed AU PhD courses as part of AU MS degree program); MS thesis cannot be used as PhD proposal. Must complete 2 full semesters after entering candidacy before they can defend their dissertation.

Year One


Year Two


Semester One


Semester Three


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

Year Three


Year Four


Total Minimum Hours: 82 Hours


  • 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 12  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.