阿爾伯塔大學(xué)

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.