GRE Subject:

Not required

GRE General:

Not required

TOEFL/IELTS:

All international applicants whose native language is not English must submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. 

Proficiency exams are not required for applicants who have earned a degree from an institution where English is the sole language of instruction or from a university in one of the following countries: Australia, Bahamas, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada (except Quebec), Ethiopia, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Tanzania, Gambia, Uganda, United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales), West Indies or Zambia.  

For TOEFL iBT exams taken on or before January 20, 2026, the minimum score is 100.

For TOEFL iBT exams taken on or after January 21, 2026, the minimum score is 5.0

For IELTS, the minimum score is 7.0.

For additional information, please see the Graduate School language proficiency page.

Official Transcripts:

All applicants may upload unofficial transcripts for application submission. An international transcript evaluation (WES, ECE, or SpanTran) is required for degrees from non-U.S. institutions for application submission. Official transcripts & evaluations are required for enrolling students prior to the start of their first semester classes. 

Letters of Recommendation:

Three (3) Required. Recommendations should come from professional references, and at least one (1) recommendation from an academic reference is preferred if you have completed education within the last five (5) years. 

Personal Statement:

Required. Please describe your understanding of biostatistics and health data science, your commitment to pursue a career in public health, and how this degree will help you achieve your personal and career goals. The statement should explain the relevance of your education and/or work experience as it relates to obtaining this degree, and why you are pursuing your degree at Brown University. 

Resume/CV:

Required.

Additional Requirements

Application Fee (Non-refundable): $100

Apply by the Early Decision Deadline to have your application fee waived. 

Applicants who are missing one or more of the required mathematical prerequisite courses are strongly encouraged to upload an additional statement outlining their plan for completing the prerequisite course(s) prior to starting the program and/or how their professional work experience supplements any missing prerequisite requirement. 

Restrictions and Licensing Requirements

To comply with OFAC restrictions and licensing requirements, Brown University currently does not offer online programs to individuals physically located in the following areas: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. Please note that this limitation is location based, as well as applies to all citizens of these countries, regardless of location, who are ordinarily resident in these countries. View more information pertaining to embargoed country regulations for online courses.