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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Overview
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill / Department of Biostatistics is located in Chapel Hill, NC, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Doctor of Public Health (Dr PH) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy/Doctor of Medicine (PhD/MD) | ||
| Master of Public Health (MPH) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 14 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Paper or formal thesis |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
312
Applied
103
Accepted
39
Enrolled
Applying
85
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 9th | January 9th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Coursework in multivariable calculus and linear algebra, 3 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Prior mathematics training including advanced calculus and linear algebra, 3 letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 90 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 10 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
152
Total Graduate Students
35%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.29% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.29% |
| White or Caucasian | 38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 12.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.66% |
| Two or more races | 4.61% |
| Unknown | 1.32% |
Gender
Male (50%)
Female (50%)
Faculty
51
Total faculty
Full-time - 33
Part-time - 18
Male (40)
Female (11)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Cancer, cardiovascular, environmental biostatistics; AIDS and other infectious diseases; statistical genetics and computational biology; missing data methods |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
135 Dauer Drive
3101 McGavran-Greenberg Hall, CB #7420
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
United States
3101 McGavran-Greenberg Hall, CB #7420
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
United States
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