Department of Biostatistics 
Training Program in Cancer Research
Admission/Application Procedure
Departmental Admission Requirements
Admission to the graduate program in the Department of Biostatistics is the responsibility of the faculty in the department. An admissions committee undertakes the task of screening all applicants to the department. The procedures for applying and the requirements for admission are described on the department’s website. The admissions committee takes into consideration undergraduate and graduate transcripts, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, personal statement of research interest, experience and goals.
Training Program Requirements
Applicants who are interested in the Cancer/Biostatistics training program should contact the training program director, in addition to applying to the department. The training program is restricted to students who are citizens or permanent residents of the US.
All trainees in the Cancer/Biostatistics training program will be expected to display an interest in cancer research. Prior knowledge of cancer is not required. Applications to the Cancer/Biostatistics training program should be sent to:
Jeremy Taylor, Ph.D.
Department of Biostatistics
University of Michigan
1420 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029
jmgt@umich.edu
A statement should be included explaining the applicant’s interest in the training program. This can be incorporated in the personal statement. The steering committee will select trainees based on their academic credentials and potential, and their interest or potential for interest in cancer. |
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