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Our faculty includes leaders in the development of statistical methods for clinical trials, survival analysis, decision theory and genetic studies. Our mission is to develop, disseminate and apply biostatistical and analytical methods for research in the health sciences.
our programs
fast facts
Top 15 Ranked #11 in Biostatistics Programs at Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report
$9.6 million Research funding in AY 2020-2021
Masters students
Traditional Masters Students Currently 16 on-campus MS students enrolled
Online Masters Students Currently 51 online MS students enrolled
Masters of Public Health Students Currently 7 MPH students enrolled
Doctorate students
PhD Students Currently 39 PhD students enrolled
a message from our chair
Dr. Peihua Qiu
Welcome to the Department of Biostatistics. I am excited to have the opportunity to serve as the founding chair of the department since 2013. The department has had many accomplishments since its establishment in 2010.

recent news
JANUARY 2023 MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
Jason Brant, Ph.D., is a research assistant professor in the department of biostatistics in the UF College of Public Health & Health Professions. He…

Biostatistician Peihua Qiu named 2022 AAAS Fellow
The American Association for the Advancement of Science announced today that Dr. Peihua Qiu, dean’s professor and founding chair of the PHHP…

Dr. Wu receives first annual Mark C. K. Yang…
Biostatistics professor Dr. Samuel Wu is the first recipient of the Mark C. K. Yang Mentor Award. The award is presented to a faculty member of the…
