Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics

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Application Deadline

Fall: December 1st

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the program should satisfy all requirements for admission to the Graduate School. Applicants not meeting Graduate School requirements for regular standing may, with approval of the Graduate School, be conditionally admitted to select programs.

The GRE is not required.

  • Official transcripts must be received from each accredited college or university attended.

  • ALL letters must be less than a year old and on department letterhead. At least one letter must be academic. Letters from peer colleagues or friends will not be accepted.

  • This program has required supplemental questions within the application.

Additional requirements for international applicants

Required Undergraduate Preparation

In addition to meeting the Graduate School requirements, applicants to the PhD in Biostatistics program should have completed undergraduate coursework in:

  • fundamental mathematical concepts (calculus, linear algebra)
  • applied statistics
  • basic computer programming

We encourage applicants with strong quantitative skills who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field.

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