Department of Biostatistics
Research. Application. Collaboration.

MA in Biostatistics

Application Information

Following are the requirements for the Masters program.

  • Baccalaureate degree or equivalent
  • At least three semesters of calculus are required
  • At least one semester of statistics is strongly recommended
  • Students are drawn from various areas of undergraduate studies. However, a strong background in mathematics or statistics is needed.
  • The University minimum requirements are 550 paper-based version or minimum score of 79 internet based.
  • The department will consider all students meeting the University requirements but normally we require a TOEFL score of 600 or above paper/100 Internet.
  • GRE examination.

Application Submission

Apply Online

Lili Tian , Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Biostatistics
249 Farber Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716)829-3690
sphhp-biostat@buffalo.edu

The application must include your transcripts, three Letters of Recommendation, GRE Scores, TOEFL score (if applicable) and an application fee of $50 made payable to University at Buffalo.

Deadline for Fall semester is April 15. Admission in the spring semester is possible but not encouraged.

Students interested in fellowships and assistantships must apply for the positions by January 15th.

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