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MSc Statistics at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

Our department's Master’s program encompasses three fields: Statistical Theory, Actuarial Science and Financial Modelling. Students in the Statistical Theory field will study probability, inference, statistical computing and data analysis in depth. Students in the Actuarial Science field will learn about survival analysis, risk, ruin, mortality and their connections with finance. Students in the Financial Modelling field will learn the theory and application of deterministic and stochastic models used in the banking industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Duration: 3 Terms (Project-based) 6 Terms (Thesis-based)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Project based or thesis-based programme, full-time, 3 Terms (Project-based) 6 Terms (Thesis-based) in length.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree from a recognized institution with sufficient background in Statistics, Actuarial Sciences and/or Financial Modelling. Please see the. program page. for more details. Application deadline: February 15 - International Applicants May 15 - Domestic Applicants Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Completed applications are reviewed on a continuous basis. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible.

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Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines, which may differ for domestic and international applicants. Applications are made through Western's online graduate application. The application fee is $185 CAD for most graduate programmes; $290 for Communication Sciences and Disorders (MClSc), Occupational Therapy (MSc OT) and Physical Therapy (MPT); $150 for Ivey MBA and Ivey MSc; $350 for Orthodontics.

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