Biostatistics Ph.D.
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School of Public Health (TPUB)602 - Doctor of Philosophy
Preferred undergraduate GPA
3.7
Preferred English language test for admission
No Preferred Test
TOEFL - Total - Score
5
IELTS - Total - Score
7
Is a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Is a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Description of other application requirements
Applications are accepted for fall semester admission only. All admitted international Ph.D. applicants are required to provide a World Education Services (WES) document verification report prior to beginning the program.
Proof of English Proficiency
Applicants whose native language is not English, or whose academic study was done exclusively at non-English speaking institutions, must prove English proficiency by providing either official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores. Official report of the scores should be sent directly to SOPHAS using designation code 5688 for the TOEFL or designation code SOPHAS for the IELTS. Scores must be less than two years old. The preferred minimum English language test scores for admission to the School of Public Health are listed below.
-For TOEFL exams taken before January 21, 2026: Minimum total score is 100
-For TOEFL exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: Minimum total score is 5
The English Language test requirement may be waived if an applicant can provide proof of one of the following:
- Completion of 16 semester credits/24 quarter credits (within the past 24 months) in an academic program at a recognized institution of higher learning in the U.S. or Canada.
- An Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate. Students should have an official or attested copy sent directly to the University of Minnesota School of Public Health at the address listed above.
Proof of English Proficiency
Applicants whose native language is not English, or whose academic study was done exclusively at non-English speaking institutions, must prove English proficiency by providing either official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores. Official report of the scores should be sent directly to SOPHAS using designation code 5688 for the TOEFL or designation code SOPHAS for the IELTS. Scores must be less than two years old. The preferred minimum English language test scores for admission to the School of Public Health are listed below.
-For TOEFL exams taken before January 21, 2026: Minimum total score is 100
-For TOEFL exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: Minimum total score is 5
The English Language test requirement may be waived if an applicant can provide proof of one of the following:
- Completion of 16 semester credits/24 quarter credits (within the past 24 months) in an academic program at a recognized institution of higher learning in the U.S. or Canada.
- An Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate. Students should have an official or attested copy sent directly to the University of Minnesota School of Public Health at the address listed above.