Established in 1922, the Department of Biostatistics includes 68 students, 62 faculty members, and 29 research associates and fellows. Our faculty are involved in diverse, cutting edge research ranging from developing new statistical methodologies for AIDS or cancer clinical trials to determining health risks associated with environmental exposures or developing statistical models for genetic associations in psychiatric diseases. New challenges in international health have expanded opportunities for students in our Department to become exposed to public health research conducted in countries around the globe. Our continuous striving for academic excellence, diverse research collaborations, low student-to-faculty ratio, and the interesting Boston-area environment give us many advantages in offering students a unique learning experience. Applications to our Ph.D. program will go through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (though such students will be housed within the School of Public Health). Applications to our S.M. program will go through the Harvard School of Public Health. For faster processing, our admissions offices encourage applicants to use the on-line application forms. All application materials (including transcripts, reference letters, test scores, and essay) should be sent directly to the appropriate admissions office. Be sure to apply prior to the deadlines set. I hope you find this site informative and helpful in determining whether Biostatistics is the appropriate career path for you. Answers to most of your questions may be found on our website, but if you have other questions, email the department biostat_admissions@hsph.harvard.edu. We look forward to reviewing your application should you decide to apply. Sincerely, David
Wypij, Director of Graduate Studies |