Master Of Science With A Specialization In Biostatistics (Mathematical And Statistical Sciences)

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): STAT 532 STAT 562 STAT 566 OR STAT 664 At least two of SPH 597 OR SPH 596 and a ?1 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): 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): STAT 532 STAT 562 STAT 566 OR STAT 664 At least two of SPH 597 OR SPH 596 and a ?1 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): STAT 900 A/B 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.