Academics : Requirements
Academic Requirements
The following is required for a completed online application:
- A non-refundable application fee of $65.00 USD is required (paid online via secure server)
- Statement of Purpose that describes your research interests and experiences, and a statement of reasons for pursuing graduate study in Biostatistics at the University of Miami.
- If applicable, provide a sample of your most advanced work in biostatistics.
- One (1) official transcript from all colleges and universities attended even if for only one course
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Official scores from the GRE General Test.
- International students whose native language is not English are also required to submit TOEFL scores.
It is recommended that the GRE and TOEFL tests be taken at the latest by January preceding the desired fall for admission. The GRE institution code is 5815. and the TOEFL code is 5756.
All Application materials should be submitted to:
University of Miami
Miller School of Medicine
Office of Graduate Studies
POB 016189
Miami, Florida 33101-6189
For express or courier mail, please send documents to:
University of Miami
Miller School of Medicine
Office of Graduate Studies
1120 NW 14th Street Room 604
Miami, Florida 33136
Phone: 305-243-1094
Fax: 305-243-3593
OGS@med.miami.edu
Pre-Requisites
It is expected that incoming students will have a background in biostatistics or statistics at the undergraduate level or an equivalent background from some allied field of study such as mathematics, computer science, engineering, mathematical psychology, envirometrics among others.
The essential background an ideal student would have is (1) a minimum of three semesters of calculus including partial derivatives and techniques for solving multiple integrals, (2) One semester of linear algebra, (3) one semester of probability theory, (4) four undergraduate courses in statistics or biostatistics. These four courses are to include a general introduction, linear regression, introductory mathematical statistics and at least one further course, typically drawn from multivariate analysis, nonparametrics, survey sampling and time series. It is to be emphasized that while the material is important, the statistical sophistication acquired as a consequence of assimilating the material is paramount.
Students who do not satisfy these pre-requisites may be required to make up their deficiencies during their first year of study. This will be decided on a case-by-case basis.