University of Iowa College of Public Health Biostatistics School of Public Health 2811A Steindler Building Iowa City, IA 52242-1008 US   Phone: 1-319-335-8997 Fax: 1-319-335-9200   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Biostatistics; Doctoral Ph.D. - Biostatistics On Campus   The M.S. program trains students in the planning and data analysis of biomedical and public health studies, while the Ph.D. program emphasizes both the development and the application of the statistical tools in these studies. The M.S. program is designed to take two years to complete, while the Ph.D. program generally requires a total of 4-5 years after a bachelor's degree. The degree requirements and electives include biostatistics courses, statistics courses, and a few non-statistical courses.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2827  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3216  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1020  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17360  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable