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

Coursework (18 units)

• STAT 532  
• STAT 562  
• STAT 566  OR STAT 664  
• At least two of
  • SPH 597  
    OR SPH 596  and a 1-unit SPH course in Epidemiology (SPH 561  is recommended)
  • SPH 696  
• One of the following
  • STAT 561  
  • STAT 568  
  • STAT 575  
  • STAT 578  
  • Other approved options may be taken.
• 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.

Coursework (24 units)

• STAT 532  
• STAT 562  
• STAT 566  OR STAT 664  
• At least two of
  • SPH 597  
    OR SPH 596  and a 1-unit SPH course in Epidemiology (SPH 561  is recommended)
  • SPH 696  
• Three of the following
  • STAT 561  
  • STAT 568  
  • STAT 575  
  • STAT 578  
  • Other approved options may be taken.
• 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)

• STAT 900  A/B