Welcome!
The Department of Biostatistics is a dynamic and cooperative community of researchers and educators dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of statistical and data science methods in the biomedical and public health sciences. Through innovative research, state-of-the-art teaching, and responsive teamwork, we strive to enhance quantitative research and improve the health and well-being of individuals and populations in Florida and beyond.
Top 10 Ranked #10 in Biostatistics programs among Public Universities by 2026 U.S. News & World Report
$9.33 million Research funding in AY 2022-2023
Academic programs
Biostatistics Phd
Doctor of Philosophy
MS Biostatistics
Master of Science, On campus
MS Biostatistics
Master of Science, Online
MPH, Biostatistics
Master of Public Health
Current students
Master of Science
On-campus students
Currently 16 on-campus Master of Science students enrolled
Master of science
Online students
Currently 44 online Master of Science students enrolled
Services
The department is committed to making substantial contributions locally, nationally and globally by providing high-quality biostatistical support, collaboration and methodological research, and courses in research design and data analysis for health science studies.
Faculty search
Faculty members in the Department of Biostatistics pursue independent and collaborative research and are leaders in artificial intelligence, big data analysis, cancer, genetics, infectious disease modeling and intervention studies, medical image processing, metabolomics data analysis, survival analysis, causal inference, statistical methods of health surveys, high-dimensional inference, longitudinal data analysis and clinical trials. Join our dynamic department and be part of groundbreaking research and innovative education.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Biostatistics position as Director of Research Design and Data Coordinating Center
Biostatistics/Epidemiology Positions with Experience in Neuro Science Research
Recent news
Peihua Qiu, Ph.D., has devoted more than a decade to developing new methodologies for dynamic disease screening and surveillance.
The group developed tools to teach bystanders to “be the help until help arrives.”
Meet the students from the College of Public Health and Health Professions, a diverse group dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.
Demand is rising for biostatisticians across an array of health-related fields. PHHP’s four programs will equip students with the tools they need for this career path.
A message from our chair
Dr. Peihua Qiu
The UF Department of Biostatistics will hold an online student info session during each quarter. Please check back for upcoming dates.
