Biostatistics

Programs Degrees Major Codes Admissions
Term Deadline
Doctoral PhD BIOS Fall* November 28, 2023
Master’s MS BIOS Fall* November 28, 2023
Fall Graduate School Fellowships December 12, 2023 (Recommended) – PLEASE NOTE, ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY November 28, 2023 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FALL 2024 ADMISSION
Director of Graduate Admissions Dr. Fei Zou (feizou@email.unc.edu)
Graduate Coordinator Bios Admissions (biosadmissions@unc.edu)
Address Department of Biostatistics
CB# 7420, 3101 McGavran-Greenberg
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Website sph.unc.edu/bios
Phone 919-966-7262
Test Requirements
GRE not required
Letters of Recommendation 3
International Applicants Only TOEFL or IELTS score (no more than two years old)
Other Requirements

In addition to the University’s required application materials, applicants should review the information below for additional expectations or application requirements.

PHD
An acceptable bachelor’s degree with mathematics training at least including advanced calculus (real analysis) and linear algebra.

MS
An acceptable bachelor’s degree with mathematics training at least including multivariable calculus and linear algebra.

Statement of Purpose
Statement of purpose that should include why and or how you became interested in Biostatistics.  It would also be helpful to discuss research and work experience relevant to your proposed plan of study.

*Consultation with the Director of Graduate Admissions will be required in order to be considered for admission in any semester other than Fall.