Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Biostatistics 

Application Deadlines

All materials must be received by the application deadline to be considered for admission

*Student that would like to be considered for an assistantship should apply by the January 15 Early Decision deadline.

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Admission Requirements

Application

Applicants are required to complete the online Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) application. All application materials need to be submitted through SOPHAS.

Prerequisite

Applicants must hold at least a BS in Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent degree.  Applicants with MPH in Biostatistics will be considered if they had college-level Calculus I, Calculus II, Multivariate Calculus, and Linear/Matrix Algebra, from a recognized college or university.

Transcripts

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities demonstrating a minimum GPA of 3.0 or above in previous coursework.

• This applies to current or former UNMC students.
• Photocopies of transcripts will not be accepted.

• WES reports should be sent directly from WES to SOPHAS.
• Please ensure that you enter your SOPHAS ID number on your WES evaluation request to ensure your evaluation can be matched to your application.

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional references. Two letters must be from faculty members from the applicant’s previous program who can attest to the applicant’s ability to pursue successfully a PhD program in Biostatistics. The remaining letter may be an academic or professional reference.

Statement of Intent

A statement of intent which supports interest areas and career goals.

 Resume or CV

A resume or curriculum vitae.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - GRE Institutional Code 0695

• GRE scores should be sent by ETS directly to SOPHAS using the UNMC COPH SOPHAS GRE Code: 0695
• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores taken within the last five years are required of all applicants. Many factors are considered in evaluating an individual's application, but many successful applicants will have verbal, quantitative, and analytic writing GRE scores at or above the 40th percentile.

*Temporary Waive of GRE Requirement: Due to challenges with testing center availability, the GRE requirement for the PhD in Biostatistics program Fall 2021 application has been waived.

TOEFL or IELTS Scores

Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS scores are required of all applicants whose primary language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is from a college or university outside of the United States.

• A minimum TOEFL score of 550-paper; 213-computer; 80-Internet.
• TOEFL scores must have been earned within two years prior the desired term of entry.
• Educational Testing Services (ETS) send official scores to the SOPHAS TOEFL code: 5688.
• Official IELTS scores should be sent directly to the UNMC College of Public Health. The minimum score requirement is 7.
  UNMC College of Public Health Admissions
  984355 Nebraska Medical Center 
  Omaha, NE 68198-4359

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Contact Information

Admissions
UNMC College of Public Health
984359 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE. 68198-4359
Phone: 402-552-9867
Email

Department of Biostatistics

Chris Wichman, PhD
Graduate Program Director
Phone: 402-559-8407
Email: christopher.wichman@unmc.edu