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

Coursework (18 units)

• At least two of
  • STAT 566  OR STAT 664  
  • STAT 665  
  • STAT 571  
• At least two of
  • STAT 512  
  • STAT 532  
  • STAT 561  
  • STAT 568  
  • STAT 575  
  • STAT 578  
  • STAT 679
• 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

Training and Consulting Centre

As part of the educational experience, thesis-based MSc students in the Statistics 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 (21 units)

• STAT 513  
• STAT 537  OR STAT 590  
• STAT 541  
• Four 3-unit approved graduate-level STAT courses, to be chosen from the following in consultation with the advisor:
  • STAT 512  
  • STAT 532  
  • STAT 561  
  • STAT 566  
  • STAT 562  
  • STAT 568  
  • STAT 575  
  • STAT 578  
  • STAT 580  
• 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 GPS Professional Development Requirement .

Capping project (3 units)

• STAT 901  and STAT 902