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Dec 04, 2024
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University of Alberta Calendar 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Master of Science with a specialization in Biostatistics (Mathematical and Statistical Sciences)
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Program Requirements
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 units in graduate-level coursework, including a colloquium requirement, a practicum requirement, and a thesis.
Coursework (18 units)
- STAT 532
- STAT 562
- STAT 566 OR STAT 664
- At least two of
- One of the following
- 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 units)
- 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 units in graduate-level coursework, including a 6-unit capping project, and a practicum requirement.
Coursework (24 units)
- STAT 532
- STAT 562
- STAT 566 OR STAT 664
- At least two of
- Three of the following
- 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 units)
Residence Requirement
The minimum period of residence for the course-based and thesis-based MSc programs in Biostatistics is two four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.
For part-time students, residence requirements are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Length of Program
The MSc programs are designed to be competed 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.
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