Become a biostatistics expert with the PhD in Statistics (Biostatistics) program. If you have completed a master’s or bachelor’s degree in statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, or other quantitative disciplines, this program will develop your research skills to solve a wide range of problems arising in health, biology, and the environment. The demand for statisticians is high in both Canada and around the world, and our graduates typically find employment in pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, regional or national centres for health research, academic centres, and public health agencies. Research areas include, analysis of life history data, causal inference, clustered data, design and analysis of clinical trials, epidemiological methods, event history analysis, generalized linear models, longitudinal data analysis, methods for dealing with incomplete data and measurement error, stochastic processes, statistical computing, and studies of biological systems. |
| 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 master's degree in statistics, actuarial science, or mathematics, completed or expected 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. Applicants must also have at least 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 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.