Program Overview
The Biostatistics at McGill University is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of mathematics & statistics. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biostatistics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,675 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,675 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Québec, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biostatistics programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- M.Sc. Thesis
- Epidemiology: Introduction and statistical models
- Epidemiology: Regression Models
- Generalized Linear Models
- Honours Regression and Analysis of Variance
- Mathematical Statistics 1
- Mathematical Statistics 2
- Research Project/Practicum in Biostatistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
- 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 semesters 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.
- Exposure to data analysis is an asset.
- Have earned an accredited or recognized university degree (equivalent to a McGill undergraduate degree, Bachelors) which would serve as a basis of admission to a graduate degree program at a recognized research-intensive university in the same country.
- The university degree, described above, must have been completed with a minimum standing of 3.0/4.0 or the equivalent, according to grading scale on the transcript.
- Applicants must also meet any academic requirements set by the McGill graduate department to which they are applying. Admission to McGill is competitive and meeting the minimum standard does not guarantee acceptance
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,675 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,675 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,675 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,675 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McGill University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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