Master of Public Health in (Biostatistics) in Buffalo United States | University at Buffalo, SUNY

Students are evaluated based on all materials submitted and will be considered in the context of all of their accomplishments.

• A bachelor‚Äôs degree
• A GPA of 3.0 or above
• GRE scores are not required and will not be considered
• Personal Statement
  • Please ensure your statement is unique to the University at Buffalo and the name of the MPH concentration area to which you are applying
  • The statement should be a narrative that describes your:
    • Education and experience
    • Interest in public health
    • Interest in the specific MPH concentration area
    • Interest in the University at Buffalo
    • Career goals
    • Applicants are also encouraged to:¬†¬†
      • Discuss their interest in health equity and/or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the field of public health
      • Describe how their training will contribute to health equity/ DEI in public health.
• Contact information for three references
  • Some programs require contact information for two references. Please refer to your specific application for the number needed.
  • Applicants are encouraged to select references who served as faculty or instructors of courses previously taken, or faculty who advised or worked directly with the student previously.¬†For applicants without recent college experience, professional references are allowable.
• The following are highly recommended:
  • One general biology course
  • One health related science course (e.g., nutrition, anatomy, microbiology or physiology)
  • Two courses in behavioral sciences, including a course in sociology or social psychology, and a course in subjects such as sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science or economics
  • Statistics or other quantitative coursework
• Supplemental materials
  • Domestic applicants with degrees earned outside the United States are encouraged to submit a WES evaluation with their application. Applicants may be ask to provide a WES evaluation if the admissions team is unable to evaluate academic credentials based upon official transcripts submitted.¬†