Master Of Science With A Specialization In Biostatistics (Mathematical And Statistical Sciences)

University of Alberta

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Qualification

2 Years

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$6378

Fee

Description
Requierments
Study options
Scholarships

The MSc with a specialization in Biostatistics may be taken as a thesis-based program or a course-based program. Thesis-based MSc: Students are required to complete a minimum of ?20 in graduate-level coursework, including a colloquium requirement, a practicum requirement, and a thesis. Coursework (?18): STAT 532 STAT 562 STAT 566 OR STAT 664 At least two of SPH 597 OR SPH 596 and a ?1 SPH course in Epidemiology (SPH 561 is recommended) SPH 696 One of the following: STAT 561 STAT 568 STAT 575 STAT 578 Other approved options may be taken. All coursework must be chosen in consultation with the supervisor All coursework to be counted towards the program requirements must be approved by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) Additional coursework may be required. Graduate Colloquium (?2): Students must complete two terms of MATH 601 and give a presentation in the Graduate Colloquium. Practicum Requirement: Students must complete a 39 hour practicum at the Training Consulting Centre (or equivalent). Thesis: Registration in 900-level THES. Course-based MSc: Students are required to complete a minimum of ?30 in graduate-level coursework, including a ?6 capping project, and a practicum requirement. Coursework (?24): STAT 532 STAT 562 STAT 566 OR STAT 664 At least two of SPH 597 OR SPH 596 and a ?1 SPH course in Epidemiology (SPH 561 is recommended) SPH 696 Three of the following STAT 561 STAT 568 STAT 575 STAT 578 Other approved options may be taken. All coursework must be chosen in consultation with the supervisor All coursework to be counted towards the program requirements must be approved by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) Additional coursework may be required. Practicum Requirement: Students must complete a 39 hour practicum at the Training Consulting Centre (or equivalent). Capping project (?6): STAT 900 A/B Length of Program: The MSc programs are designed to be completed in 20-24 months. The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years. The maximum time to complete the course-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.

For international students

For the MSc, the Department's minimum admission requirements are a four-year undergraduate degree with a strong background in mathematics, physics and/or statistics, with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4- point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. English Language Requirement: a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (Internet-based) with a minimum score of 22 in each individual skill area, or equivalent; a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 on each band; a minimum PTE overall score of 68 with a minimum of 60 in each category

2 Years - Full time

Fee

CAD$8,874.00 (US$ 6,378) per yearStandard Fee - Thesis-Based yearly fee: CAN $8,874, Course-Based fee: CAN $1,901.52 per 3 credit course; Non-Standard fee - CAN $9,507.93 (Annual fee) Please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

University of Alberta, North Campus, EDMONTON, Alberta (AB), T6G 2R3, Canada

Peter Fuglem Memorial Award in Forestry

Value of scholarship

Total Value: CAN $2,100

How to applay

By nomination only. Students should contact their department for details on the application process. Nominations are submitted to FGSR by the Department (or Faculty). The Graduate Scholarship Committee makes the final decision. Additional Information Deadlines on this page are approximations. Departments may have their own internal deadlines for adjudicating awards before submitting to FGSR. Please contact your department directly about deadlines. The value and number of awards and scholarships are determined yearly and may increase or decrease. Departments can confirm the current value of open awards and FGSR deadlines through GSMS.

Requierments

Satisfactory academic standing Forest Biology & Management Preference given to a student studying wildland fire Based on academic achievement, demonstrated community involvement, leadership and volunteer activities Open to Canadian citizens Open to permanent residents Open to foreign nationals holding Canadian study permits Open to applicants in thesis-based study programs Open to applicants in doctoral programs Open to applicants in masters programs Open to PT or FT Students

Who can applay

All international

D Alan Birdsall Memorial Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Total Value: CAN $6,000

How to applay

By nomination only. Students should contact their department for details on their application process. Nominations are submitted to FGSR by the Department (or Faculty). The Graduate Scholarship Committee makes the final decision. Additional Information Deadlines on this page are approximations. Departments may have their own internal deadlines for adjudicating awards before submitting to FGSR. Please contact your department directly about deadlines. The value and number of awards and scholarships are determined yearly and may increase or decrease. Departments can confirm the current value of open awards and FGSR deadlines through GSMS.

Requierments

Department of Biological Sciences - Graduate student and/or Post-Doctoral Fellow Nominee must be continuing studies at the University of Alberta Nominee must be specializing in the field of applied fisheries ecology and management Nominee must demonstrate scholastic excellence Nominee must demonstrate an outstanding potential for a professional career in the discipline Nominee must demonstrate a broad range of interests in recreational and other academic pursuits In odd-numbered years, preference will be given to a student who previously attended the University of British Columbia or who previously resided in B.C. This award is payable in September Open to Canadian citizens. Open to permanent residents. Open to foreign nationals holding Canadian study permits. Open to applicants in doctoral programs. Open to applicants in masters programs. Open to applicants in course-based study programs. Open to applicants in thesis-based study programs.

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Master Of Science With A Specialization In Biostatistics (Mathematical And Statistical Sciences)

University of Alberta

For international students

2 Years - Full time

Peter Fuglem Memorial Award in Forestry

D Alan Birdsall Memorial Scholarship

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