Biostatistics

Admission requirements:

• A bachelor\'s degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or applied mathematics from a regionally accredited institution documented by submission of an official transcript indicating the degree has been conferred before entering the program.\xc2\xa0Official transcripts from institutions attended post-baccalaureate are also required.
  Students with degrees from outside the U.S.\xc2\xa0may be subject to transcript evaluation indicating the degree is equivalent to a U.S.\xc2\xa0degree and meets the minimum cumulative GPA requirements.
• A cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the bachelor\'s degree.
• Applicants who are not native speakers of English, whether domestic or international, must demonstrate they meet the\xc2\xa0Minimum English Proficiency Requirement.
• A\xc2\xa0background check\xc2\xa0is required during the admission process; it may affect the student\'s eligibility to enter the program.
• An official copy of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score sent from Educational Testing Service (ETS) to University of Kansas Medical Center - ETS institutional\xc2\xa06895.
• Letter grade of "B" or better in Calculus I, II, & III (or the equivalent.)
• Successful completion of at least one of the following courses:\xc2\xa0linear algebra, differential equations, numerical analysis.
• Successful completion of a course in any computer programming language.
• Research experience (beyond labs associated with lecture courses) is strongly suggested.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.
• A personal statement regarding your interest in biostatistics and in biomedical research.
• A personal interview is required of all applicants who meet the minimum admissions standards.\xc2\xa0If travel to the area is impossible, a telephone or on-line interview may be substituted.