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Mar 02, 2025
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University of Alberta Calendar 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Master of Science with a specialization in Statistics (Mathematical and Statistical Sciences)
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Program Requirements
The MSc with a specialization in Statistics 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, and a thesis. Coursework (18 units)
- At least two of
- At least two of
- Two additional 3-unit graduate-level courses, to 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.
Thesis
- Registration in 900-level THES
Course-based MSc
Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 units in graduate-level coursework, including a 3-unit capping project, and a practicum requirement. Coursework (21 units)
- STAT 513
- STAT 541
- STAT 590
- Four 3-unit approved graduate-level STAT courses, to be chosen from the following in consultation with the advisor:
- 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 are required to complete a 78 hour practicum at the Training Consulting Centre (or equivalent) during the time they are registered in the Capping project courses. The practicum is counted as 6 hours towards the FGSR Professional Development Requirement . Capping project (3 units)
Residence Requirement
The minimum period of residence for the course-based and thesis-based MSc programs in Statistics 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 thesis-based MSc in Statistics is designed to be competed in 20-24 months. The course-based MSc in Statistics should normally be completed in 12 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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