Below you will find some basic information about admissions for the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics PhD and MS programs.  For more information about the department, please use the menu bar at the left to browse through the rest of the website. If you have other questions, please contact the Student Affairs Coordinator, Victor Courtney, at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (216) 368-5957.

 
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics currently offers a multidisciplinary PhD and two Master's degree programs: a M.S. in Biostatistics and a Master's of Public Health (MPH).  For additional information regarding the MPH Program, please contact Courtney Lowe at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (216) 368-3725. 

Application Requirements

Prospective students interested in our program will apply through the School of Graduate Studies.  Detailed information regarding University requirements and application submittion information can be found here. 

All application materials must be received by January 15th to ensure consideration for admission and funding.  Applications received between January 15th and April 15th  will be considered pending the availability of remaining slots in the program.  Applications received after April 15th will not be reviewed for admission.  
*Note:  MD/PhD dual-degree program applicants are not subject to the January 15th or April 15th deadlines but are strongly encouraged to apply early.

The preferred method of applying is online through CollegeNet.

 

PhD Applicant Requirements

For more information about the PhD curriculum and program, click here. 

• Relevant Master's degree or other strong evidence of education or training in population health sciences

• Statement of Purpose – a strongly written essay, highlighting your academic experience and any relevant experience/application to your current interest (internships, jobs, research, etc.).  Students with clearly defined research interests that match those of a faculty member and career goals are significantly more likely to be accepted and to receive support.  If  your desire is to work with a specific faculty member, please state this clearly in your essay. Guidelines for writing your statement can be found by clicking this link. May be submitted via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or sent via mail

• Official Transcripts – documentation of all undergraduate and graduate level coursework taken. Only official transcripts will be accepted. Per University policy, we cannot accept copies

• Three Letters of Recommendation - academic and professional recommendations are recommended

• Valid GRE scores* - taken within the last five (5) years and submitted directly to the School of Graduate Studies

• CV or resume - may be submitted via email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or sent via mail

  

MS Applicant Requirements

Applications currently being accepted for MS in Biostatistics and MPH only

• Statement of Purpose – a brief description about your background followed by a strongly written essay, highlighting your academic experience and any relevant experience/application to your current interest (internships, jobs, research, etc.). May be submitted via email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or sent via mail

• Official Transcripts – documentation of all undergraduate and graduate level coursework taken. Only official transcripts will be accepted. Per University policy, we cannot accept copies

• Three Letters of Recommendation - academic and professional recommendations are recommended

• Valid GRE scores* - taken within the last five (5) years and submitted directly to the School of Graduate Studies

• CV or resume - may be submitted via email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or via mail.

*We will also consider MCAT scores in lieu of GRE scores.

 

For more info on the MS in Biostatisitics curriculum and program, click here. 

For more information about the MPH Program, click here.

 

We currently cannot accept supplemental materials (statement of purpose, official transcripts, and CV/resumes) electronically. They may be sent directly to the Department at the following address:

 

Victor Courtney, Student Affairs Coordinator

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics   

Case Western Reserve University

10900 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44106-4945

 

The Institution code is 1105.

 

International Applicants

The TOEFL test is a requirement of all non-native English language speakers. A vadid TOEFL score must be submitted upon application to the program; otherwise, we will not be able to consider you application. The TOEFL will be waived for international students who received a previous degree  from an accredited U.S. institution or from an institution where English was the primary language of instruction. Waivers may also be granted in special circumstances pending student petition and approval by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
 
The minimum TOEFL score required for consideration for admission:

• Paper-based 577
• Computer-based (IELTS) 7.0
• Internet-based (iBT) 90

Applications recieved whose TOEFL score does not meet the minum requirement will not be considered for admission.
 
In addition, international applicants are required to submit an Affidavit of Support (ex. bank statement) to ensure he/she has sufficient funds to support his/her studies at the University.
 

 

Case Western Reserve University Diversity Statement

Case Western Reserve University aspires to be an inclusive environment, believing that the creative energy and variety of insights that result from diversity are a vital component of the intellectual rigor and social fabric of the university. As a scholarly community, Case Western Reserve is inclusive of people of all racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, national and international backgrounds, welcoming diversity of thought, pedagogy, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, political affiliation and disability. We believe in a culture of inclusion that encourages relationships and interactions among people of different backgrounds, a culture that enhances human dignity, actively diminishes prejudice and discrimination and improves the quality of life for everyone in our community.
 

 

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-4945