Program Overview
The Biostatistics at Queen's University is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics over 24 months, 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: CAD 15,402 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 14,099 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Kingston, 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
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Intermediate Epidemiology
- Advanced Methods of Biostatistics
- Core Course In Math Statistics
- Statistical Inference
- Computational Data Analysis
- Survival Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Applicants must demonstrate sound analytical training, and a strong interest in applications in biology, life sciences, or health sciences.
- Applicants should in general meet the requirements of the MSc programs in the home departments they apply for.
- All applicants must submit two copies of their official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
- International students from a non-English speaking university or students with English as a second language will require a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper) or TOEFL iBT minimum scores of: writing (24/30); speaking (22/30); reading (22/30); listening (20/30), for a total of 88/120. Applicants must have the minimum score in each test as well as the minimum overall score.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 15,402 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 14,099 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 15,402 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 14,099 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Queen's 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.
About Queen's University
Queen's University
Kingston, Canada
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
