University of Waterloo - Graduate Studies

Biostatistics - Master of Math (MMath)

University of Waterloo - Graduate Studies

Faculty:Statistics and Actuarial Science
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Biostatistics
Length:16 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $9,016
National: $9,016

Cost is an approximation for the entire program.



Description:

Learn to develop and apply statistical methods to solve problems arising in health, biology and the environment.

When you graduate you will have opportunities for employment in pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, regional or national centres for health research, academic centres, and public health agencies.

The program gives you the flexibility to pursue a research paper, thesis, or co-op option, which you can switch into after the first term.

Research areas include, analysis of life history data, causal inference, clustered data, design and analysis of clinical trials, epidemiological studies, longitudinal data analysis, methods for dealing with incomplete data and measurement error, and studies of biological systems.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*78
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    A four-year honours bachelor degree with a significant statistics and/or actuarial science component is required. Note: graduates of other quantitative and mathematically oriented programs are also encouraged to apply; this includes, but is not restricted to, graduates of commerce, economics, engineering, finance, and any of the physical sciences. The department graduate committee will determine the suitability of each student's background for success in this program. Applicats are also required to have an overall 78% average from a Canadian university (or its equivalent).

    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests

    Transcripts and program-specific questions are also required. An interview may be required.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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