Undergrad Institution: University of Nevada, Reno Major: Molecular Microbiology & Immunology
Minor: Mathematics and Chemistry GPA: 3.9+ (overall)
Type of Student: White Male, First Generation College Student
Courses/ Background:
Quantitative Courses:
Multivariable Calc (A), Linear Algebra (A), Probability (A-), Mathematical Modeling (A), Stochastic Processes (A)
I'm proficient in R, Mathematica, and competent in Python.
Weaknesses: No proof based classes
GRE: 165 Q, 162 V, 4.0 A
Research Experience: 3 years in a diagnostics Lab, 1 REU in Statistics Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Dean's List, McNair Scholar, Honors Student Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Research assistant
Letters of Recommendation:
-Department Chair in Mathematics
-Department Chair in Microbiology
-Math Professor I've taken many classes with and attended office hours regularly.
Thinking of applying to: Biostatistics PhD:
Berkeley, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, University of Pennsylvania, Emory University
Do I honestly have a chance with these programs? I have a really strong basis in molecular biology techniques but I’m starting to lean toward more quantitative approaches. It seems rare for non-math majors to make the switch and be successful.