Biostatistics at UNC

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
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<p>As a high school senior looking at his options for college, I have decided that I am very interested in Biostatistics/Statistics.</p>

<p>Can anyone provide some insight in the Biostats program? Not so much the numbers, but how the classes were, and how much of it is Biology vs. Statistics, and if it is engaging/interesting/good preparation for graduate school and beyond?</p>

<p>I know that the requirements are pretty challenging: ~20 people, and good math grades in tough classes. I read that the mean SAT math/combined score for admitted students was a 730/1425. Are there many people that apply for the program? And do you think that I should take the SAT during my freshmen and sophomore years of college to get my scores in that range?</p>

<p>Lastly, should I consider attending NC State or Duke (If I get in) where they have pure Statistics fields that you are guaranteed into? Are there any alternative Statistics-based paths for UNC students who are not accepted into the Biostatistics program?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I would look at this thread for reference if no one else replies to you here:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-north-carolina-chapel-hill/932307-biostatistics-unc.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-north-carolina-chapel-hill/932307-biostatistics-unc.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>It seems like the program is competitive just because the requirements are so intense to begin with. I doubt they’d turn you away if you manage to fulfill the criteria for acceptance.</p>

<p>I would also see if you can arrange to discuss those questions with someone associated with the program:</p>

<p><a href=“UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health”>UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health;

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<p>Yes, luckily I know of two people who have gone through the program, and I have already made plans to meet up with them.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>The Biostatistics major is in the school of public health; I’m pretty sure you that you apply to the major after attending the college of arts and sciences for two years (unless you’re a transfer applicant). </p>

<p>You should also look into the Mathematical Decision Sciences major: [Mathematical</a> Decision Sciences — Department of Statistics And Operations Research - UNC Chapel Hill](<a href=“Sites.unc.edu”>Sites.unc.edu)</p>

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<p>Thanks! I searched for any sort of alternative at UNC, and I didn’t find anything up until this point.</p>

<p>I will definitely check it out.</p>