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Biostatistics (MPH)  Master's

The Biostatistics major in the MPH program is ideal for students with an interest in tackling public health problems using data modeling and analysis.

Overview

What is Biostatistics (MPH) at WVU like?

Description

Biostatistics is the science of developing and applying statistical methods needed to tackle research problems in a variety of fields – especially public health and medicine. The Biostatistics major in the MPH program is ideal for students with an interest in tackling public health problems using data modeling and analysis.

Application Deadlines

Each graduate program sets their own term of admission and application deadline. Applicants can only apply for admission for the term displayed below. Any questions regarding the application deadline should be directed to the graduate program representative.

Fall: July 1

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Biostatistics (MPH) at WVU?

University Requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Biostatistics (MPH) graduate program an applicant must submit the following documentation:

  • Letters of Recommendation - Three
  • Résumé /CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • GRE

Additional application considerations

  • Applicants must submit their application through SOPHAS, only submit the WVU Graduate Application if you have been invited to do so.

  • The GRE is optional and applications will be reviewed holistically with or without the GRE score.

Applications that are incomplete or are submitted after the deadline may be reviewed if openings remain.

International Applicants must also submit the materials required for international applicants.

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