Statistics (MSc)
In this graduate program, you’ll explore upper-level thinking and research in the field of statistics. You’ll benefit from the department’s ties to organizations like Vancouver Island Health Authority.
You can complete this degree with either a thesis or a non-thesis-based project. Our department specializes in a wide range of areas, including bioinformatics, biostatistics and statistical ecology.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Master's
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Outcomes
Graduates with an MSc in Statistics will be able to:
- apply to enrol for doctoral studies in statistics
- gather, analyze, and interpret data to aid in business decision-making processes
- gather, analyze, and interpret environmental, demographic, or health data
- identify trends and relationships in data
- design processes for data collection
- communicate findings to stakeholders
Find a supervisor
All graduate students have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. You do not need to find your own supervisor, but will be allocated one when you are accepted into the program.
However, it may improve your chances of being accepted to contact potential supervisors in advance to introduce yourself, explain your interests and determine whether they will be accepting new students in the near future.
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you have found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
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Your program details
Application deadlines
September entry – May 31
January entry– September 30
If you are seeking funding, you must submit your application earlier:
September entry – January 31
January entry – May 31
September entry – May 31
January entry – September 30
If you are seeking funding, you must submit your application earlier:
September entry – January 31
January entry – May 31
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
You must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or statistics.
As part of your application, you must submit:
- A personal statement
- A current résumé
- Two reference names and their email addresses
- Post-secondary transcripts
You may submit other supporting material, such as certificates or academic papers.
Program specific requirements
We strongly encourage you to submit your scores in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and its Mathematics Subject Test.
You must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or statistics.
As part of your application, you must submit:
- A personal statement
- A current résumé
- Two reference names and their email addresses
- Post-secondary transcripts
You may submit other supporting material, such as certificates or academic papers.
Completion requirements
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
Estimated minimum program cost*
* Based on an average program length. For a per term fee breakdown view the tuition fee estimator.
Estimated values determined by the tuition fee estimator shall not be binding to the University of Victoria.
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Need help?
Contact Madeline Smith at gradsecms@uvic.ca or 250-721-7468.