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 in graduate-level coursework, including a colloquium requirement, a practicum requirement, and a thesis.
Coursework (?18):
Graduate Colloquium (?2):
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 in graduate-level coursework, including a ?6 capping project, and a practicum requirement.
Coursework (?24):
Practicum Requirement:
Students must complete a 39 hour practicum at the Training Consulting Centre (or equivalent).
Capping project (?6):
Length of Program:
The MSc programs are designed to be completed 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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September 2025
University of Alberta
North Campus,
116 Street and 85 Avenue,
EDMONTON,
Alberta (AB),
T6G 2R3, Canada
For the MSc, the Department's minimum admission requirements are a four-year undergraduate degree with a strong background in mathematics, physics and/or statistics, with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4- point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.
English Language Requirement:
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