The following prerequisites are for the Biostatistics programs only:

Biostatistics

The Department of Biostatistics welcomes applicants from diverse academic backgrounds to its graduate programs, however, the following prerequisites are required for consideration:

• Master's Applicants (ScM or 5th Year (AM)/OGE): Three semesters of calculus, one semester of linear algebra, and at least one semester of probability. The 5th Year (AM)/OGE and ScM programs require the same coursework, however, the ScM program includes a project or thesis.
• PhD Applicants: Three semesters of calculus and advanced undergraduate courses in linear algebra and probability.
• 5th Year (AM)/OGE applications should be submitted through SOPHAS Express, while ScM applications should be submitted through SOPHAS.

TOEFL or IELTS Scores

TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international applicants, however, the Graduate School at Brown does offer a list of exceptions. Applicants should submit official TOEFL scores to both code 3094 (Brown University) and 5688 (SOPHAS). IELTS scores are also accepted.

International Transcripts (PhD applicants):

International transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES). Please see SOPHAS' instructions for more information.

TOEFL or IELTS Scores

TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international applicants, however, the Graduate School at Brown does offer a list of exceptions. Applicants should submit official TOEFL scores to both code 3094 (Brown University) and 5688 (SOPHAS). IELTS scores are also accepted.

International Transcripts

International Master's applicants have three options to have their transcripts evaluated:

World Education Services (WES)

We accept a Course-By-Course Evaluation from World Education Services (WES). The evaluation must show U.S. degree equivalency. To send a WES Evaluation to Brown:

• Create (or) login to your account at World Education Services (WES). We prefer to receive the evaluation electronically.
• Select our name in the WES Database: Brown University Graduate School, Master's Programs Admissions and Enrollment

Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)

We accept a Course By Course Evaluation from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE). The evaluation must show U.S. degree equivalency. To send an ECE Evaluation to Brown:

• Create (or) login to your account at Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE). We prefer to receive the evaluation electronically.
• Select our name in the ECE Database: Brown University School of Professional Studies, Master's Enrollment Office

SpanTran

We accept a Course Analysis evaluation from SpanTran. The evaluation must show U.S. degree equivalency.  To send a SpanTran Evaluation to Brown:

• Create (or) login to your account at SpanTran. We prefer to receive the evaluation electronically.
• Select our name in the SpanTranDatabase: Brown University

Brown University undergraduate applicants to the following programs should submit applications through SOPHAS Express:

• Five-Year UG/MPH
• 5th year master’s degrees in Biostatistics

Applications to all other graduate programs should be submitted through SOPHAS. Application deadlines for these programs align with the deadlines published below.

​GRE scores are not required.