Dec 08, 2024  
University of Alberta Calendar 2023-2024 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Master of Science with a specialization in Biostatistics (Mathematical and Statistical Sciences)


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.

Thesis


  • Registration in 900-level THES.

Training and Consulting Centre


As part of the educational experience, thesis-based MSc students in the Biostatistics program can participate as consultants in the Training and Consulting Centre (TCC), after having completed 39 hours as TCC observers. They are academically evaluated by the Director of the TCC. Graduate Research Assistantship Fellowships may be provided to the thesis-based graduate students involved in the TCC as consultants.

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.