About the course

The Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology at the University of Rochester conducts teaching and research in statistical methodology oriented toward the health sciences, and in statistical theory and stochastic modeling growing out of research in the health sciences. Our unique graduate program is located within a School of Medicine environment and provides many opportunities for stimulating interaction with applied research. The Master of Arts (MA) degree in Statistics requires satisfactory completion of at least 32 credits and a final comprehensive written examination, no thesis is required. Of the 32 credits, at least 24 must be in departmental courses primarily at the 400 level or above. A typical program for the MA consists of PhD-level courses taken in Semesters 1 (three courses), 2 (three courses), and 3 (two courses), however, MA students have the option of completing the program in two semesters (four courses per semester). A balanced program is worked out with the student?s advisor. The final comprehensive examination is administered during the summer following completion of the first year of study. Students must begin the MA program during the Fall semester. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: US$57,088

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Rochester
Fall (August), 2025	Rochester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Rochester

Applicants must have earned a U.S. baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a college, university, or technical school of acceptable standing. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor's degrees are awarded before they matriculate. Evidence of the earned degree is required prior to matriculation in the form of an official transcript noting degree conferral.

　　Statement of Purpose

　　Uploaded copy of transcript(s) to online application.

　　Please do not mail a hard copy at this time.

　　3 Letters of Recommendation

　　Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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　　133rd / 1250

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