About PhD Program,
The MPH in Biostatistics provides the professional training that is common to all MPH Programs of Study in the College of Public Health (the Core MPH requirements) as well as substantive and meaningful training in Biostatistics. This degree is designed to train public health professionals who can provide leadership in the analysis of public health data and the design of studies for public health investigations. Individuals with an interest in public health and with quantitative ability, but without advanced mathematics training, may find this an interesting career track.
Graduates of the MPH in Biostatistics will be able to:
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of statistical techniques used in public health studies and investigations.
- Serve as an advocate for good statistical design in public health investigations.
- Apply appropriate statistical methods for inference about public health-related questions, and describe the results to public health professionals and educated lay audiences.
- Interpret the results of statistical analyses in public health-related publications for public health professionals and educated lay audiences.
- Promote the use of sound statistical methods to answer open questions in public health practice.
- Function as a collaborator on public health projects, taking a leadership role in the design and implementation of projects.
- Assume responsibility for the design and implementation of analyses in investigations of public health questions.
- Manage the data for public health-related projects such as large community surveys, laboratory investigations, and multi-center clinical trials.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills when communicating quantitative information and statistical inferences to different audiences of public health professionals.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- You must have earned a bachelor’s or professional degree
- 0 minimum grade-point average
- International applicants: English proficiency requirements can be found here.
PhD Funding Coverage,
MPH students must expect to pay for their own tuition, fees, and living expenses from their own resources. Students can pursue a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) position once they begin coursework.
Application Requirement,
- Review SOPHAS application guidance and complete the application.
- Provide all transcripts. Reviewing transcript guidancewill save you time in the long run!
- Domestic transcripts:
- Send official transcripts showing all previous undergraduate, graduate, and professional work to SOPHAS.
- If your bachelor’s degree will be conferred after applying, please wait until your degree is conferred and then send your official transcript to our Graduate Admissions Office. Please note: University of Iowa transcripts must be sent to SOPHAS, but do not need to be sent to the UI Graduate Admissions Office.
- International transcripts:
- International transcripts should be evaluated by World Education Service (WES) and submitted to SOPHAS. They do not need to be sent separately to the University of Iowa unless requested.
- International applicants must have the equivalent of a U.S baccalaureate degree to be considered for admission.
- Standardized test scores (GRE, MCAT, PCAT, etc.) will notbe considered for applications for 2021 and beyond.
- Provide Three (3) Letters of Reference. These letters are submitted by your letter writers through SOPHAS. Detailed instructions can be found in the SOPHAS application.
- We recommend letters of reference come from your academic experiences, but we also accept professional references.
- Upload your resume or CV
- Upload a personal statement. In your statement, please address the following questions (1,500-word limit):
- Students must choose and apply to one Program of Study or combined degree within the MPH Program. Which are you applying to and why?
- How does the required coursework for the Program of Study you are pursuing match up with what you hope to learn and achieve throughout the program?
- In detail, please describe: your exposure to, training in, and/or work experiences within public health?
- How does the MPH degree relate to your career goals?
- International applicants must provide scores from TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo.
Application Deadline,
Mar 01, 2025
Application Fee,
$60 US citizens, $100 International applicants
