We welcome your application to the Master of Science in Biostatistics (MSBST) program, and are available to answer any questions or assist you through the application process. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, opportunities are available for those students who do not have all of the prerequisite courses.
Students applying to the Master of Science in Biostatistics program must submit a primary application (for the College of Public Health) and a supplemental application (for the University of Kentucky). Applicants should submit their primary application by using the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS). The admissions committee will review the SOPHAS application before the applicant completes the supplemental application for the University of Kentucky Graduate School.
Ideal candidates for the MSBST program are those with a moderate mathematics background or STEM education, along with a commitment to public health and biomedical science. Working professionals in the health-related workforce seeking additional advanced training in the design, analysis, and communication of biomedical data are also encouraged to learn more.
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SOPHAS (www.sophas.org) application
Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
Three letters of recommendation
Professional CV/Resume
Personal Statement
Prerequisite courses Calculus I, Calculus II, and Intro to Biostatistics or Statistics*
International transcripts (International Students ONLY - must be evaluated by WES)
Official TOEFL or IELTS score for international students
* Opportunities to complete prerequisite coursework will be provided in the summer term prior to the fall start.
Students who are admitted to the MS-Biostatistics program will be required to complete a secondary UK Graduate School application to accept admission to the program.
The Department of Biostatistics understands that not all interested students will have completed the prerequisite coursework as a part of their academic studies. To help students meet these requirements, the department offers the prerequisite courses during the summer as online, asynchronous courses. Interested students are highly encouraged to contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the program for more information.
