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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Biostatistics

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England
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3 yearsDuration
£41,304Per Year (Intl)
£10,878Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in mathematics and statistics with the PhD Biostatistics at University of Cambridge. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The MRC Biostatistics Unit is an internationally recognised research department of the University of Cambridge specialising in statistical modelling with application to medical, biological or public health sciences. Our PhD students are registered with the University of Cambridge. Students belong to one of the University's Colleges and are trained at our Unit at the University Forvie Site on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus at Addenbrooke's Hospital. A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Statistical Modelling
Bayesian Methods in Biostatistics
Epidemiological Study Design
Clinical Trial Methodology
Survival Analysis and Time-to-Event Data
Research Methods and Doctoral Training
Longitudinal Data Analysis
Computational Statistics for Biomedical Research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementOur PhD students are registered with the University of Cambridge.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£41,304

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£123,912

Home Student Fee

£10,878

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
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