Biostatistics provides the essential methodological and quantitative underpinning necessary for much of public health and medical research. Appropriate study design, data collection and analysis are all needed in order to quantify the effect of risk factors and health interventions on individuals or populations. Areas of concentration in the Division are the development and application of methods in statistical genetics and bioinformatics, statistical epidemiology, statistical issues in clinical research including clinical trials, and the geographic information systems.

Admission Requirements

• General: An undergraduate degree in mathematics or statistics or its equivalent (an honours degree is preferred but not required). At least three semesters of calculus, two of linear algebra, at least one but preferably two semesters of real analysis, and a full year course/sequence in mathematical statistics preferably at an honours level, e.g. MATH-356/357. Exposure to data analysis is an asset.
• MSc: Students admitted into the MSc program will, in general, meet the requirements above.
• PhD: Exceptional students without a MSc degree but with the above qualifications will be considered for PhD 1 admission. Students with the above qualifications in addition to an MSc degree in Statistics or Biostatistics will be considered for PhD 2 admission.
• Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 3.0 overall, or at least 3.2/4.0 over last two years of study.
• Proof of competency in oral and written English (see below, if applicable).

Application and Required Documents

[a] Complete an online application and submit it to the University with a non-refundable fee of $80.00 in Canadian funds. The fee is payable by major credit card (Visa or MasterCard). The university will not accept a personal cheque.
Download an Application Checklist [.pdf] which lists the documents you need to submit:
[b] Submit directly to the department, by regular mail or courrier the following items (EMAIL ATTACHMENTS AND FAXES NOT ACCEPTED):

• a copy of the application checklist (see above);
• a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae;
• a statement of interest;
• copies of any published material (first page only);
• two (2) official copies of all transcripts;
• TOEFL scores (if applicable);
• two (2) recent confidential letters of reference.
  [Referee Evaluation form

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