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Requirements for University of Pittsburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
3 semesters of Calculus 1 semester of Linear Algebra Introductory Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

The Statistics MS program focuses on mathematical statistics and applied statistics.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences Research experience
Application Checklist
  • Personal Statement
  • CV
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Admissions through the School of Medicine Graduate Studies.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Introductory Genetics Calculus or Statistics
Application Checklist
  • SOPHAS application
  • Personal Statement
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Applications processed through the School of Public Health.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Degree in biology, computer science, or related quantitative field
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • 3 Letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

This is a joint PhD program between the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Biology major or significant biology coursework
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not required nor accepted for Biological Sciences.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:115
Overall
Required:115
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in biological/physical science, math, or engineering
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Admission criteria shared with the umbrella biomedical graduate program.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in related science field
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Part of the School of Medicine Graduate Studies.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in science
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • 3 Letters of recommendation
Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Strong foundation in physics and math
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • 3 LORs
Specialization Notes

GRE General and Physics Subject tests are optional.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Engineering, physics, or math degree
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Reference letters
  • Research Statement
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Jointly administered with the Swanson School of Engineering.