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Biostatistics involves applying statistical methods to data from medical, biological, and agricultural fields. This discipline finds uses in public health, clinical practice, veterinary science, healthcare systems, and environmental occupational health.
The Biostatistics Program represents a partnership between the School of Public Health, the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Graduate students pursuing M.Sc. or Ph.D. degrees can engage with cutting-edge statistical theory and its real-world applications in life sciences through coursework, lab work, faculty-led consulting projects, and research initiatives.
A Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the Master's degree.
Completed course content in Mathematical Statistics, Statistical Inference or equivalent courses at the senior undergraduate level.
English language proficiency requirements