Program Overview for Msc in Biostatistics in Canada:
The Biostatistics Program is a collaborative venture of the School of Public Health, Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, and Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Through classroom participation, laboratory sessions, biostatistical consulting opportunities with core faculty members, and research, M.Sc. and PhD students will have the opportunity to explore developments in theoretical statistics and the application of this theory in the life sciences.
Biostatistics is the study of statistical techniques applied to medical, biological and agricultural data.
These are the international student eligibility for the Msc in Biostatistics in Canada
- A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research
Other Documents Required are:
- Transcripts
- CV/Resume
- Three referees
These are the domestic student eligibility for the Msc in Biostatistics
- A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research
Other Documents Required are:
- Transcripts
- CV/Resume
- Three referees
These are the test eligibilities for the Msc in Biostatistics to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Msc in Biostatistics in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 86
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The international student tuition fees and costs for Msc in Biostatistics in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$90.00 | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,200.00/year (CA$850.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$14,489.60/year |
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| You will earn CA$14,489.60/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.32/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.32/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.32/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Msc in Biostatistics in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$90.00 | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,200.00/year (CA$850.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$14,489.60/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$14,489.60/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.32/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.32/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.32/hour. | |||||||
There are a limited number of scholarships available to students in this program. When you speak with potential supervisors about the research you would like to do, ask about funding opportunities.
In addition to potential funding from your department, there are scholarships and awards available to all eligible students. There are also special programs for international students from China and Mexico.
Contact with a supervisor before applying.Applications are accepted year round. Students may begin their program in January, May or September each year.
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