How To Apply

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Apply to the Biomedical Data Science graduate programs

Applications are due December 15.  Applications received after December 15 will not be reviewed.

Applications for graduate programs in Biomedical Data Science (BDS) are reviewed annually and new cohorts join in the fall semester. To apply to the Biomedical Data Science program, applications must be submitted through the UW Graduate School.

BDS welcomes applications from all students who meet the entrance requirements and have serious interest in pursuing graduate study in Biomedical Data Science. Often, applicants have undergraduate majors in statistics, computer science, math, biostatistics, or biological sciences. PhD applicants should have at least two semesters of college calculus (similar to Math 221–222), a linear algebra course (similar to Math 340), a course in programming and data structures (similar to CS 200 and CS 300). MS applicants should have a similar background.

How to apply:

1. Submit the UW Madison Graduate School Application
   Application fee $75
2. Statement of Purpose
   In 1-2 pages, describe your career goals, academic background, research interests, and past and present research experience that have prepared you for the Biomedical Data Science program
3. Applicant Background Statement (in ‘Supplemental Apps’)
   In 200 words, describe how your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Wisconsin?
4. Current CV/Resume
5. Transcripts
   Upload unofficial transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended (undergraduate and graduate) even if no degree was received.
   Note: International academic records must be in the original language accompanied by an official English translation. If accepted to the program, an official transcript will be requested.
6. Three letters of recommendation
   The three letters should be from people familiar with your research, such as current or previous research/laboratory advisors/mentors, and who can comment on your strengths, character traits, and potential for graduate study. In the online application, list names and emails of three references who will submit electronic letters of recommendation. Using this option, references will automatically receive an email prompt to submit a letter of recommendation electronically. Let your references know ahead of time that the Graduate School will send them a request for their letter of recommendation via email.
7. Application Fee
   The UW Graduate School offers a limited number of application fee grants to eligible students. If you are not eligible for a fee grant from the UW Graduate School, but you participated in a pipeline program designed to prepare students for graduate studies, please fill out the request form by November 1 to inquire about the possibility of obtaining a fee waiver from BDS.
8. English Proficiency scores (if required)
   Please refer to the Graduate School Admissions English proficiency requirements.

GRE scores are not required and will not be reviewed

Current UW graduate students: Apply here