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    Biostatistics - MS (Thesis)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF SCIENCE (PUB HLTH: BIOSTATISTICS)
    CIP Code: 26.1102
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information




    Contact Information

    Admissions Manager
    Program Website
    +1 206-221-7905
    bioadmit@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Do not mail application materials to the department. PDFs are strongly preferred.

    Applicants may be asked to participate in a brief Zoom or phone interview.

    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Optional/Not Required. Submitting GRE scores is not required. However, if official scores are submitted, they may be considered during the review process.
    More Information: GRE general test scores are optional for all applicants to the MS and PhD programs, regardless of prior degrees or other background.
    Additional Instructions

    Applicants must review all application instructions, prerequisites, and frequently asked questions (FAQs). 

    All application materials, including TOEFL test scores and recommendation letters, must be received by the deadline. Please make sure to begin your application early.



    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Funding is not guaranteed for MS students. See our website for details.

    International applicants who do not meet the Graduate School requirement for English proficiency must submit TOEFL scores. See details.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date:

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date:

    Application Materials


    3 Recommendation(s)Resume
    Statement of Purpose