Master of Science

Program Description

The MSc degree is designed for students interested in research and academic careers involving the development and application of statistical methodology to further our understanding of data arising in the health sciences. The program is offered in the field of Biostatistics, both full-time and part-time.

 

Field: Biostatistics

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Dalla Lana School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum mid-B average in the final year.

Program Requirements

Two options are available:

• Thesis option comprising 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis.

• Coursework-only option comprising 5.0 FCEs.

Thesis MSc

• Completion of 4.0 FCEs as follows:

  • CHL5004H, CHL5207Y⁰, CHL5209H, CHL5210H, and CHL5250H.

  • CHL5226H or STA2112H (Mathematical Statistics I).

  • CHL5223H or STA2212H (Mathematical Statistics II).

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

• A thesis written under the supervision of a thesis committee. An oral defence of the thesis is required.

Coursework-Only MSc

• Completion of 5.0 FCEs as follows:

  • CHL5004H, CHL5207Y⁰, CHL5209H, CHL5210H, and CHL5250H.

  • CHL5226H or STA2112H (Mathematical Statistics I).

  • CHL5223H or STA2212H (Mathematical Statistics II).

  • 1.0 FCE in electives from an approved list of courses

  • Students may elect to take up to 0.5 FCE on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) basis. See the CR/NCR-eligible courses in the course list section.

Program Length

3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S);
9 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.

 

Emphasis in the MSc Program

Students in the Biostatistics (Coursework-Only) field of study have the option to complete an emphasis by completing appropriate coursework in a given area. The emphasis requirements will also count toward their 5.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) field requirement.

Emphasis: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

• Students must complete 1.0 FCE from the following list:

  • CHL5212H Predictive Modelling in the Health Sciences.

  • CHL5213H Methods for Analysis of Microbiome Data.

  • CHL5229H Modern Biostatistics and Statistical Learning.

  • CHL5230H Applied Machine Learning for Health Data.

• Students must complete a practical component in the area of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science through CHL5207Y⁰ Laboratory in Statistical Design and Analysis.

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.