Statistics (Biostatistics) - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Become a biostatistics expert with the PhD in Statistics (Biostatistics) program. If you have completed a master’s or bachelor’s degree in statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, or other quantitative disciplines, this program will develop your research skills to solve a wide range of problems arising in health, biology, and the environment. The demand for statisticians is high in both Canada and around the world, and our graduates typically find employment in pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, regional or national centres for health research, academic centres, and public health agencies.

Faculty: Mathematics | Department: Statistics and Actuarial Science | Duration: 48 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December); application deadlines: December 1 (for admission in September of the following year) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Biostatistics, Computational Statistics, Probability, Statistical Theory and Methods. Study option(s): Thesis.

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Entry requirements

A master's degree in statistics, actuarial science, or mathematics, completed or expected. Note: graduates of other quantitative and mathematically oriented programs are also encouraged to apply; this includes, but is not restricted to, graduates of commerce, economics, engineering, finance, and any of the physical sciences. The department graduate committee will determine the suitability of each student’s background for success in this program. Students with an undergraduate degree in statistics, actuarial science, or mathematics may apply for admission directly to the PhD program. Successful applicants will have an outstanding academic record, and very strong letters of recommendation. At least an overall 78% average from a Canadian university (or its equivalent). An interview may be required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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