Overview

Epidemiology and Biostatistics Division / Epidemiology and Biostatistics Division is located in Chicago, IL, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Biostatistics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Epidemiology
Master of Science (MS)	Biostatistics
Master of Public Health (MPH)	Epidemiology
Master of Science (MS)	Epidemiology
Master of Public Health (MPH)	Biostatistics

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Field practicum
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Independent research, internship

Admissions

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	January 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.75
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.75

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

190

Total Graduate Students

16%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.26%
Black or African American	6.32%
White or Caucasian	55%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	13.68%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	1.05%
Unknown	1.58%

Gender

Male (28%)

Female (71%)

Faculty

29

Total faculty

Full-time - 17

Part-time - 12

Male (17)

Female (12)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Quantitative methods
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1200 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL  60607
United States

Contact Dr. Ronald Hershow
Division Director
Email: rchersho@uic.edu
Phone: 312-996-4759

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