Department of Biostatistics
The Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) in Biostatistics

Questions from past DrPH qualifying exams

The Doctor of Public Health degree with a specialty in biostatistics is designed for persons who wish to apply modern statistical methods to the solution of important public health problems. Well-qualified students are admitted to the program if they already possess a Master of Public Health degree or its equivalent, with substantial coursework in biostatistics. There are additional requirements regarding the core curriculum in Public Health.

The degree program is administered by the Standing Doctoral Committee of the Mailman School of Public Health, which carries out faculty policy on admission to the doctoral program and upholds the criteria for granting the degree. For additional details on the School of Public Health's regulations regarding successful completion of qualifying examinations and the dissertation for the Dr.P.H. degree, see the "Columbia University School of Public Health Guideline for the Doctor of Public Health Degree," available at Student Affairs.

The Department of Biostatistics offers a limited number of fellowships for students in its two doctoral programs.  Full fellowship support consists of tuition and a stipend.  To ensure full consideration, please submit your completed application by February 1st.

For applications to the Dr.P.H. degree program, write to: