Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Health - Big Data

Housed in UC's Department of Environmental Health with collaborations throughout the College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, the Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics offers exciting training and research opportunities in biomedical data sciences. Training programs in the division combine rigorous statistical and computational education rooted in the probability theory and computer science with the exposure to a broad range of biomedical research applications.

Biostatistics is a data science field concerned with application of statistical reasoning in the biomedical and public health research. Biostatisticians develop statistical methodologies that are tailored to address specific biomedical data analysis problems. Biostatisticians are also members of interdisciplinary biomedical research teams whose role is to ensure optimal use of data to answer specific biomedical research questions.

You will need the following to complete your application

Contact Information
Colleges attended
Selection of your desired program
CV or resume
Statement of Purpose and objectives
Unofficial transcripts for ALL higher education institutions attended
Three Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic or professional background
GRE GMAT andor MCAT scores
The Admissions Review Committee will take into account many factors for admissions decisions Official GRE GMAT or MCAT scores should be at the 50th percentile or better
International transcripts should be evaluated by WES
Official transcripts of all colleges and universities must be submitted if accepted These must be official therefore copies cannot replace official records from higher educational institutions attended

The following exams and minimum scores are accepted as proof of English proficiency -
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted TOEFL Essentials and My Best Test scores are not accepted.
IELTS minimum score of 6.5 overall band.
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted.
PTE minimum score of 54.