Admissions Information

Campus where offered

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

 

Admissions Requirements

• Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a similar field with GPA of 3.2 or higher 
• Strong quantitative skills
• At least three semesters of college-level calculus through multivariable/vector calculus
• One semester of linear algebra
• Documented experience with a computer programming language (C/C++, Fortran, Java, Python, R or equivalent) is strongly recommended
• Three letters of recommendation
• Resume or CV
• Statement of purpose and objectives
• Writing sample
• Mission and values statement
• TOEFL or IELTS scores for international applicants

View more detailed admissions criteria at:  http://publichealth.arizona.edu/prospective-students/phd-biostats-admissions-criteria

Applications are to be submitted through SOPHAS, the centralized application service for accredited schools and programs of public health, at www.sophas.org.  

 

Admissions Deadlines

Fall Deadlines

Priority:  December 1
Secondary:  April 1

Note:  Students who apply by the priority deadline will be given the highest priority for admissions and consideration for scholarships and assistantships.

 

Standardized Tests

Optional Test 
GRE - Send scores to the University of Arizona College of Public Health/SOPHAS, code 4253

International Students - Tests of English Proficiency
International applicants are required by the UA Graduate College to submit a TOEFL score of 90 on the iBT (web-based) test. 

For students who take the IELTS examination, an overall score of 7 is required, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual band or module.  TOEFL and IELTS test scores must be dated within two years of the year of enrollment. 

Students may be requested to enter the Center for English as a Second Language to improve their verbal skills.

SOPHAS TOEFL Scores - Code 5688
SOPHAS IELTS Scores - Code SOPHAS

 

Funding Opportunities

A variety of funding is available in the form of scholarships/fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships.  More information regarding tuition and financial assistance is available at:  http://publichealth.arizona.edu/prospective-students/tuition-financial-assistance

Federal Financial Aid  https://financialaid.arizona.edu/apply-for-aid/graduate-professional

 

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 0616

Additional Information About this Program

Program StatisticsInformation about these numbers

Program-level Information
Application Acceptance Rate	76.47%
Avg. Time-to-degree (years)	6.52
Department-level Information
Enrollment Percent Male	66.67%
Enrollment Percent Female	33.33%
Enrollment Percent International	25.93%
Enrollment Percent URM	14.81%

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