Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus the following program requirements to be considered for admission to the program. These materials will be considered in a holistic admissions process with special attention to ensure a diverse student body.
Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's academic experience and potential for graduate work in biostatistics.
CV or resume.
Score report from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), taken within the last five years.
The admissions committee may consider GMAT, LSAT, MCAT scores in place of GRE scores. Students requesting this or any other exception should apply in writing for consideration by the Applications Review Committee.
Address the following two Short Essay questions, limiting responses to no more than 500 words (approximately 250 words per question):
Describe how your professional, volunteer, and educational background has led you to seek a Master's of Science in Biostatistics.
How will an MS in Biostatistics help you reach your personal and professional goals?
International applicants must also meet admission standards set and monitored by UWM's Center for International Education.
All applicants must use SOPHAS to apply. When applying applicants must select the Master's of Science in Biostatistics
You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 120, IELTS - 6.5 9.0.