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Applications for graduate programs in Biomedical Data Science (BDS) are reviewed annually. New cohorts join in the fall semester, and applications for that class are due the preceding December 15th.
BDS welcomes applications from all students who meet the entrance requirements and have serious interests in pursuing graduate study in Biomedical Data Science. Often, applicants have undergraduate majors in statistics, computer science, math, biostatistics, or biological sciences.
To apply to the Biomedical Data Science program, applicants must complete the UW Graduate School application. All applications must come through the UW Graduate School.
Applications are accepted between September 7 – December 15 for matriculation in the following fall semester. Applications received after the December 15 deadline for both PhD an MS will not be reviewed.
Apply to the Biomedical Data Science graduate programs
Applications are due December 15. Applications received after the December 15 deadline for both PhD an MS will not be reviewed.
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:
- Submit the UW Madison Graduate School Application Application fee $75
- 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 - Applicant Background Statement (in ‘Supplemental Apps’)
In 200-300 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? - Current CV/Resume
- 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. - 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. - 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 contact us by November 1 to inquire about the possibility of obtaining a fee waiver from BDS. - TOEFL or IELTS
If applicable, official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Scores are sent electronically from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to the Graduate School at UW–Madison. Our Institution code is 1846, and no department code is required. For international students who are not native English speakers, TOEFL score of 92 or above are required (unless exempt from requirement)
GRE scores are not required and will not be reviewed
Current UW graduate students: Apply here
The Graduate School offers a limited number of application fee grants to make sure that the application fee is not a barrier for students from our key recruiting initiatives. If you do not qualify for a fee grant, and are unable to pay the application fee, please contact us to request a waiver.