University Of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh - Courses & Fees

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

University Public College

Master of Science in Biostatistics in University of Pittsburgh is a two years program.
It consists of 40 credits, including:
- Coursework in fundamentals of statistical theory and applications
- A statistical consulting practicum
- Coursework in epidemiology and public health
- Thesis involving innovative data analysis or related to an internship experience

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Jan 15, 2023

Academic Eligibility:

A bachelor’s degree in arts, science, engineering, or nursing, or an MD, DDS, or DVM from an approved U.S. school or equivalent foreign degree
Evidence of adequate training in the sciences basic to public health (some applicants may be admitted at the discretion of the faculty, making up deficiencies as prescribed)
A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for the program.

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
Applicants must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Though it is optional, students can submit a minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.

Following are the required Documents:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Transcripts- These are the legible copies of transcripts of all college-level institutions attended with or without degrees conferred.
Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
3 Letters of Recommendation - These show who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Personal Statement- This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.
GRE Score- GRE score is optional.

Graduates can find job opportunities in the following positions:

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship	$1000	No	N/A
KC Mahindra Scholarship	$5542	Yes	Mar 31, 2023
Axol Science Scholarship	$2000	Yes	N/A
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program	Variable	Yes	Apr 20, 2023