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M.S. in Health Analytics and Biostatistics

The M.S. in Health Analytics and Biostatistics program at the ÐÔ°®ÎåÉ«Ìì, Reno trains students in biostatistics who intend to plan and conduct quantitative analysis in public health, biomedicine, and biology. The curriculum emphasizes theory, methods, and applied skills to prepare students to design and execute biostatistical analyses appropriate for a range of study designs.

Admission procedures and requirements

Prospective students must meet the graduate admission requirements of both the ÐÔ°®ÎåÉ«Ìì, Reno, and School of Public Health, per the following guidelines:

• Regular fall admission: The priority deadline (to receive full consideration for Graduate Assistantships, Fellowships, and merit graduate student awards) is February 1. The final deadline for fall admission is June 1. 
  • Only one graduate cohort is admitted each year.
  • Incomplete or unverified applications will not be reviewed.
  • If you miss the deadline and would like to discuss enrolling in graduate special coursework that could be applied to the MS program, please contact Minggen Lu, Graduate Director of Health Analytics and Biostatistics, at minggenl@unr.edu.
• Undergraduate degree: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, with an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale. If your undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 but higher than 2.75 your application will be considered if your GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework is 3.0 or higher. If you graduated from an international college or university, please contact The Graduate School for approval of your undergraduate degree for graduate studies at the ÐÔ°®ÎåÉ«Ìì, Reno.
• GRE Scores: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is optional for the MS in Health Analytics and Biostatistics program. If test scores are submitted, they should be official scores from an exam taken within the last five (5) years.
• Duolingo, TOEFL, or IELTS Test Scores (required if education history is from a non-English Speaking Country).  OFFICIAL Duolingo, TOEFL, or IELTS test scores are required if your educational history is from a non-English speaking country.  Minimum scores: Duolingo: 115, TOEFL: 550 (paper) or 79 (internet); IELTS: 6.5 (academic version).
• Three letters of recommendation: Letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant's motivation, academic capability, scholarship potential, and personal goals for graduate study.
• Statement of Purpose: The essay should be approximately 500 words in length, outlining the student's interest in graduate study in public health, potential research interests, career objectives, and specifying the MS emphasis of interest (Biostatistics; Epidemiology; Health Administration and Policy; Social and Behavioral Health)
• Resume or CV: Current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) that demonstrates professional and/or educational health-related experience.

M.S. in Health Analytics and Biostatistics prerequisite coursework

Completion of an undergraduate or graduate course in statistics.

Application process

A full application must be submitted through SOPHAS and you must pay the application fee. The School of Public Health does not provide a fee waiver for the SOPHAS application. The following materials should be submitted directly to SOPHAS:

• Transcripts: One official copy of transcripts from ALL undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
• GRE Scores (optional): The GRE is NOT required for the MPH program, but may be submitted if the applicant believes it will strengthen their application. Submit OFFICIAL GRE scores by using the ÐÔ°®ÎåÉ«Ìì, Reno SOPHAS code 7828.
• Duolingo, TOEFL or IELTS Test Scores (required if education history is from a non-English Speaking Country): Scores can be submitted using the ÐÔ°®ÎåÉ«Ìì, Reno SOPHAS code 5688.
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume or CV

Please be aware that you will not be considered for admission until you have submitted a completed SOPHAS application.