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University of Pittsburgh

Department of Biostatistics

Pittsburgh, PA

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Overview

Department of Biostatistics / Department of Biostatistics is located in Pittsburgh, PA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Biostatistics
Master of Science (MS) Biostatistics Health data science
Master of Science (MS) Biostatistics Statistical & computational genomics

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 14
Doctoral Degrees 6

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE scores are optional for most master's programs. Requirements may change. Applicants should review website before applying.
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE scores are optional for most doctoral degree programs, except for the Health Services Research and Policy PhD program which still requires. Requirements may change. Applicants should review website before applying.
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

335
Applied
157
Accepted
30
Enrolled
47%

Applying

140
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline January 15th January 15th Yes
Spring deadline October 15th August 1st No
Summer deadline April 1st December 1st No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE scores are optional for most master's programs. Requirements may change. Applicants should review website before applying.
Master's Degree Requirements US Bachelor's degree or equivalent foreign master's degree; substantial knowledge in a field relevant to public health; school and department prerequisite courses. MS applicants must have adequate training in sciences basic to public health.
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE scores are optional for most doctoral degree programs, except for the Health Services Research and Policy PhD program which still requires. Requirements may change. Applicants should review website before applying.
Doctoral Degree Requirements US graduate or bachelor's degree or equivalent foreign degree. PhD applicants must have sufficient courses in mathematics and biological and social sciences.
Additional Entrance Requirements US Bachelor's degree or equivalent foreign master's degree; substantial knowledge in a field relevant to public health; school prerequisite courses.

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Required IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards January 15
Types of financial support available Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Health Care Benefits
Scholarship and/or loans
Traineership
Graduate Assistantships
Career or field-related internships
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

72
Total Graduate Students
63%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 1.39%
Black or African American 1.39%
White or Caucasian 23%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 9.72%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 1.39%
Unknown 0%

Gender

Male (44%)
Female (55%)

Faculty

40
Total faculty
Full-time - 20
Part-time - 20
Male (23)
Female (17)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Clinical trials design occupational health and environmental risk assessment randomized controlled trials statistical genetics missing data analysis.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
3,918,998

Location & Contact

Address 130 DeSoto Street
Pittsburgh, PA  15261
United States
Contact Jennifer Palaski
Department Admistrator
Email: jdh150@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-1560
Fax: 412-624-0184

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